Paris-Henry County, Tennessee, calendar of events

On-going Fun in Henry County

Play Frisbee Golf – 18 holes, it’s free, it’s fun, it’s at Memorial Park. Need a disk? Head up Volunteer Drive (just a few hundred yards) to the Paris Civic Center to either rent or purchase them. Call 731-644-2517.

Paint Pottery – Wile away an afternoon day painting pottery at “Studio J” upstairs at Jack Jones Flowers in festive Downtown Paris. Call 731-642-LALA for information.

Latest Films – Six screens and the latest releases at the Parisian Theatre on Jim Adams Drive. Info line is 731-642-7171.

Come play inside - The Paris Civic Center has an indoor pool, track, weights and fitness machines. Pay by the visit or become a member. Located on Volunteer Drive. Call 731-644-2517.

Get Out and Ride - The Bike Club rides every Saturday and Sunday. Contact Brian Roosa at 731-644-0693 for times and locations.

Pickin' n' Grinning - Jam with fellow country music lovers or just listen in. These pickers play country favorites (50 years or older) at the Civic Center on Volunteer Drive every Tuesday (except the second Tuesday) and every Friday night at 7 p.m. Call Bob Perry at 731-641-7577 or Austin Cain at 731-641-0562.

Boxing at the Atkins-Porter Center, come chat with the coach, or put yourself in the ring, anyway you want to, come enjoy this exciting sport.

Yoga - Bring your tension and a mat and come stretch on Tuesday and Thursday evenings 5:30 - 6:30 at First Christian Church on the corner of Poplar and Blythe Streets in Paris. Only $5; no commitment required. Call the church for information at 731-642-3181.

September 9 – Henry County Office on Aging will have Diabetic Foot Screening at 10 a.m. and then on October 16 at 10 a.m. there will be a Diabetic Food Supply presentation by Sterling Medical. For information concerning these programs, call 731-642-2919

September 10 - If you like music, you'll love Noon on the Square sponsored by Commercial Bank and Trust Company. Bring a lawn chair and a friend. The FREE music starts at 12:00 and lunch is available for purchase. Drinks are offered for a donation to the Downtown Christmas Light Fund. For more information call Carrie Charles at 731-642-3341.

September 10 - It's Sidewalk Sale Days in Downtown Paris...you have to be there to believe the bargains. Call 742-9271 for information.

September 11 – W G Rhea Library will host a Handy Manny Day from 2 – 4 p.m. for boys age 5 to 8. For more information, call 731-642-1702.

September 11 & 12 – The Arts & Crafts Festival will be held at Paris Landing State Park. More than 80 vendors from around the region will display and sell their work in the park picnic area. Free admission. For information, contact Gary McEntire at 731-641-4450.

September 15 – Craig Perry will have a presentation concerning Plumley Rehab Center at 10 a.m. at the Henry County Office on Aging, phone 731-642-2919.

September 16 – Come and enjoy a Potluck Fellowship at the Henry County Office on Aging at 11 a.m. (Bring a dish) For information, call 731-642-2919.

September 16-18 – Boss Hoss Mid-South Motorcycle Rally will be held at Paris Landing State Park. There will be demo rides, music, food, Bar-b-que cook-off, vendors, and daily events. There will be a daily cost to participate in the rides and meals. For more information, go to http://www.midsouthbikefest.com

September 17 - The Boss Hoss Motorcycle Rally comes to Downtown Paris at 11:00 am. Come view these awesome bikes that are made in our own West Tennessee. Visit with the owners and snap a few photos. Noon on the Square's at 12:00 with live music and more.

September 17 – Paris Special School District will hold Parent/Teacher conference. For information, call 731-642-9322.

September 17 -Bring a lawn chair and a friend to Noon on the Square sponsored by Commercial Bank and Trust Company. The FREE music starts at 12:00 and lunch is available for purchase. Drinks are offered for a donation to the Downtown Christmas Light Fund. For more information call Carrie Charles at 731-642-3341.

September 18 - Astronomy and Star Gazing at Briton Ford Hiking Trail, led by Don Partain, this event follows the member's cookout, and times will be announced.

September 18 – Henry will celebrate Pioneer Days. All proceeds will benefit the Henry Volunteer Fire Department. The celebration begins with a parade at 10 a.m. They have cakewalks and bingo according to Mayor Joe Qualls. Past celebrations have included a range of games and activities, including a car show, dunking booths and a climbing wall. There will be plenty of food and concessions and live entertainment. They enjoy everything from karaoke and street dancing to a live wrestling event. Be sure to have a great day!!

September 18, 19, 24 and 25 – Fishing Tournaments at Paris Landing State Park. For more information, call Gary McEntire at 731-641-4450.

September 20-24 – Parent/Teacher Conferences at Rhea School with no school on the 24th; for information, call 731-642-8131.

September 24-26 – Eye Full of Paris (Read about events below) All activities are located on the Henry County Court House Lawn, Lee Academy of the Arts and Paris Winery

September 24 - Bring a lawn chair and a friend to Noon on the Square. The FREE music starts at 12:00 and lunch is available for purchase. Drinks are offered for a donation to the Downtown Christmas Light Fund. For more information call Carrie Charles at 731-642-3341. Sponsored by Commercial Bank and Trust Company, this is the official kickoff to Eye-full of Paris Weekend - A Celebration of the Arts. For more information call 731-642-9271 or go to VisitDowntownParis.com. Eye-full of Paris Weekend takes place each year during the last full weekend in September.

September 24 - Wildlife Awaits, An Art Exhibit is at Lee Academy of the Arts from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. Call This is a FREE, official event of Eye-full of Paris Weekend - A Celebration of the Arts. For more information call 731-642-9271 or go to VisitDowntownParis.com. Eye-full of Paris Weekend takes place each year during the last full weekend in September.

September 25 - Arts Round the Square takes place from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm around the historic Henry County Courthouse. This juried artisan show and sale features artists from around the region demonstrating and displaying watercolor, oil, fabric arts, pottery, jewelry, stained glass and more. Sponsored by the Paris Henry County Arts Council, this is a FREE, official event of Eye-full of Paris Weekend - A Celebration of the Arts. For more information call 731-642-3955 or go to VisitDowntownParis.com. Eye-full of Paris Weekend takes place each year during the last full weekend in September.

September 25 - It's all about the youngsters at KidZone LIVE! This FREE event runs from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm and offers non-stop interactive art for the younger set a block off the Court Square on East Washington Street next to the Board of Public Utilities. Sponsored by the Paris Henry County Arts Council's Youth for the Arts, this is an official event of Eye-full of Paris Weekend - A Celebration of the Arts. For more information call 731-642-3955 or go to VisitDowntownParis.com. Eye-full of Paris Weekend takes place each year during the last full weekend in September.

September 25 - Put on your dancing shoes for "Let's Tango in Paris" at Lee Academy for the Arts on Lee Street, just 6 blocks off the square. Take free lessons from the pros at 6:30, see a demo at 7:00; stay for the 7:00 pm dance for only $10. For more information call Jill McLean at 731-642-2271. Sponsored by the Paris Ballroom Dance Club, this is an official event of Eye-full of Paris Weekend - A Celebration of the Arts. For more information on the weekend's activities call 731-642-3955 or go to VisitDowntownParis.com. Eye-full of Paris Weekend takes place each year during the last full weekend in September.

September 26 - Downtown Churches Rejoice! takes the stage on the courthouse lawn at 12:30 pm. This event features great live music from many of the Downtown Paris churches in a historic outdoor setting. Concessions are available. Sponsored by the participating churches, this is an official event of Eye-full of Paris Weekend - A Celebration of the Arts. For more information on the weekend's activities call 731-642-3955 or go to VisitDowntownParis.com. Eye-full of Paris Weekend takes place each year during the last full weekend in September.

September 24-25 – Come, Oh, Come!! The E. W. Grove class of 1948 will have their reunion at First Presbyterian Fellowship Hall. For more information, contact Beverly Meals Wood at 731-642-2825.

September 26-29 – Don McCulley, pastor at First Baptist Church in Dresden, will lead First Baptist Church’s fall revival; service will be at 6 p.m. on Sunday night and at 7 p.m. on Monday through Wednesday. For information, call 731-642-5074.

August 26 – Dr. Pam Evans will have a presentation concerning National Women’s Health Month at 10 a.m. at the Henry County Office on Aging. For information, call 731-642-2919.

September 26 - The Grande Finale of Eye-full of Paris Weekend is at Paris Winery on Harvey Bowden Road just off Hwy 641S. The music is hot and the wine is cool, so bring a lawn chair and a picnic or enjoy dinner at Rugero's Bistro on the hill. The evening runs from 5:00 - 8:30 pm. Find out more at www.ParisWinery.com or call 731-644-9500. Sponsored by Paris Winery, this is an official event of Eye-full of Paris Weekend - A Celebration of the Arts. For more information on the weekend's activities call 731-642-3955 or go to VisitDowntownParis.com. Eye-full of Paris Weekend takes place each year during the last full weekend in September.

September 29 – Blood Pressure Screening will be held at the Henry County Office on Aging at 10 a.m. Another screening will be held October 6 and on October 21 – both scheduled for 10 a.m. Do take advantage of these programs. For more information, call 731-642-2919.

October 3 & October 7-9 – Fishing Tournaments will be held at Paris Landing State Park. For more information, call Gary McEntire at 731-641-4450 (October 7-9 will be A.B.A. “National Championship)

October 7 – Wanted!! Donors are needed when the Blood Mobile will again be at First United Methodist Church, 101 E. Blythe Street in Paris from noon until 6 p.m.

October 9 - Gather with fellow pet lovers on the south side of the historic Henry County Court House for the Blessing of the Pets at 2:00 pm. Join several of the downtown churches to bestow blessings on our four-legged friends (and others) who enrich our lives each day.

October 23 - It's a every little goblin's favorite Halloween treat, Downtown SPOOK-TACULAR! Come to the Court House lawn from noon - 4:00 pm to enjoy costume contests, free activity booths, concessions, a spooky parade, howling contests and more. Sponsored by the Downtown Paris Association. For more information call 731-642-9271 or go to VisitDowntownParis.com.

November 5-6 - It's Downtown Paris Candlelight Open Houses from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. Let Christmas fill your senses in the flickering light, browse from shop to shop while enjoying holiday refreshments, music of the season and gifts galore. Sponsored by the Downtown Paris Association, candlelight open houses are part of Downtown Unwrapped - a host of holiday activities in and around Downtown Paris. For more information call 731-642-9271 or go to VisitDowntownParis.com.

October 2 - Paris Karate will host a regional instruction seminar with Toru Shimoji, President of the American Amateur Karate Federation

October 9 - Monarch Butterfly Tagging at Duck River, biologist Clayton Ferrell will explain all about these amazing creatures in the middle of their migration season. Each butterfly will be recorded and tagged before release.

October 9 – March of Dimes/March for Babies will be held at Paris Convention Center beginning at 10 a.m. To learn more about March of Dimes, visit www.marchofdimes.com or call Margie Shankle at 731-644-9900 or call Liz McBride at 731-642-2011.

October 14 – FIRE PREVENTION WEEK!! Learn about the prevention of fires in your home when Fred Reid has a presentation at the Office on Aging. For more information, call 731-642-2919

October 14 – Henry County Medical Center and the Women’s Health Advisory Council will present Vanderbilt-Ingram Medical Center’s Cancer Queens at the KPAC beginning at 6 p.m. For information, call 731-644-8269.

October 16 – The Truck and Tractor Show will be held at Paris Landing State Park from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Come and step back in time to see the farm “workhorses” of the past. Admission is free.

October 19 – The Small Business Expo will be held from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the Paris Convention Center. There is no charge for admission. For more information, call the Paris Chamber of Commerce at 731-642-3431.

October 26 – Learn to protect yourself when the Office on Aging has a presentation by the Paris Police Department. For information, call 731-642-2919.

October 31 – First Baptist Church-wide Picnic will be held at Memorial Park from 3-5 p.m. Christian recording group Vocal Union will perform during the afternoon picnic. For more information, call 731-642-5074.

November 7 - It's Downtown Paris Open Houses from 1:00 - 5:00 pm. Let Christmas fill your senses; browse from shop to shop while enjoying holiday refreshments, Christmas smells, music of the season and fabulous gifts galore. Sponsored by the Downtown Paris Association, Christmas open houses are part of Downtown Unwrapped - a host of holiday activities in and around Downtown Paris throughout the holiday season. For more information call 731-642-9271 or go to VisitDowntownParis.com.

November 5, 6, and 7 - Shop with vendors from around the world at 10,000 Villages inside First United Methodist Church on the corner of S. Poplar and E. Blythe. Ten Thousand Villages provides vital, fair income to Third World people by marketing their handicrafts and telling their stories in North America. For more information call the church at 731-642-4764. Sponsored by the First United Methodist Church, 10,000 Villages takes place during Downtown Unwrapped - a host of holiday activities in and around Downtown Paris throughout the holiday season. For more information call 731-642-9271 or go to VisitDowntownParis.com.

November 26 - Welcome Santa to his little house on the Court House Lawn during North Pole Family Fun Day from 10 am - 2 pm. This holly, jolly day includes visits with Santa, free crafts, live music, and more. Sponsored by the Downtown Paris Association, North Pole Family Fun Day is part of Downtown Unwrapped - a host of holiday activities in and around Downtown Paris throughout the holiday season. For more information call 731-642-9271 or go to VisitDowntownParis.com.

November 27 - Lovers of holiday music, Leach's Music on East Washington Street is the place for you today. The music shop's first, live holiday mini-concert of the season takes place between 3:00 and 5:00 pm. It's free, it's fun. Sponsored by Leach's Music, this Mini-Concert Seris is part of Downtown Unwrapped - a host of holiday activities in and around Downtown Paris throughout the holiday season. For more information call 731-642-9271 or go to VisitDowntownParis.com.

December - Visit with that jolly, old elf, Santa in his house on the Court House lawn each Saturdays from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm or Sundays from 2:00 - 4:00 pm.

December 1 - Candlelight Advent Walk, 6:30 pm. Visit many of the downtown churches decorated for the season and join with friends to celebrate the coming of the Christ child. Refreshments will follow. Order of churches to be announced.

December 4 - Lovers of holiday music, Leach's Music on East Washington Street hosts live, holiday mini-concerts each Saturday afternoon before Christmas between 3:00 and 5:00 pm. It's free, it's fun. Sponsored by Leach's Music, this Mini-Concert Seris is part of Downtown Unwrapped - a host of holiday activities in and around Downtown Paris throughout the holiday season. For more information call 731-642-9271 or go to VisitDowntownParis.com.

December 5 - Start your holiday with music at the Community Christmas Concert at First United Methodist Church, 3 pm followed by a Holiday Reception at the the beautifully decorated Henry County Heritage Center. For more information call the Arts Council at 731-642-3955.

December 11 - Don't miss the Mini-Concert Series at Leach's Music on East Washington Street. Each Saturday during the holiday season, great local musician perform between 3:00 and 5:00 pm. It's free, it's cool. Sponsored by Leach's Music, this Mini-Concert Seris is part of Downtown Unwrapped - a host of holiday activities in and around Downtown Paris throughout the holiday season. For more information call 731-642-9271 or go to VisitDowntownParis.com.

December 18 - Last chance to drop by Leach's Music on East Washington Street for their Saturday Mini-Concert Series. The live, holiday music starts at 3:00 and 5:00 pm. It's free, it's festive. Sponsored by Leach's Music, this Mini-Concert Seris is part of Downtown Unwrapped - a host of holiday activities in and around Downtown Paris throughout the holiday season. For more information call 731-642-9271 or go to VisitDowntownParis.com.

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January 1 - Kick off your New Year's Day in Kentucky Lake with the Second Annual Polar Plunge. For more information, call Carlton Gerrell at 731-641-8822.

April 22 - Enjoy the Grand World's Biggest Fish Fry Parade as it rolls down East Wood Street. The fish is cooking at the Fair Grounds and the Carnival is in full swing.

April 23 - The most precious parade in the world is the Small Fry Parade in Downtown Paris at 10:00 am. For more information visit www.WorldsBiggestFishFry.com. After the Small Fry Parade, enjoy the Catfish Races, sponsored by the PI as a fundraiser for the Literacy Council. For information on sponsoring a racing catfish, call the PI at 731-642-6211.

April 23 - Don't miss the Downtown Art Walk from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. They're in the stores, on the sidewalks and all about - demonstrations, displays and art for sale.