(A listing of non-profit events for The Mountain View readers)

ACTIVE DUTY LIST: Our soldiers would enjoy hearing from their hometown/county. Let them know we support and appreciate them. If you have an updated address or name to add, please contact The Mountain View office at 946-3678. We are sending each issue of the newspaper to each of these soldiers, compliments of The Mountain View staff.

Address for Kelly Yates

Let Kelly Yates hear from home. Send cards and letters to 86th CSH Fort Campbell, KY 42223

Address for A1C Joseph N. Sullivan

Let A1C Joseph Sullivan hear from home. Send cards and letters to him at A1CSullivan, Joseph N., PSc 19108 20 W. Popson Ave. Edwards AFB, California 93524.

Address for SPC Brett Robert LaBarge Jr.

PV3 Brett Robert LaBarge Jr. can receive cards and letters at the following address: PV3. LaBarge, Brett Robert Jr. ECOFFC 2-8 Cav. Unit # 5910 APO-AE-09378 Camp Taji.

Address for SPC Gregory A. Roberts

SPC Gregory A. Roberts would enjoy receiving cards and letters from you at A Co. 1/506th TF Gladiator, Bagram, Afghanistan, APO AE 09354

Address for Sergeant First Class Patricia Bear

To contact Sergeant Bear you can write her at 11241 Childress Road, Bauxite, AK, 72011

Address for Nick Ruis

Let Nick hear from home with letters and cards. He will receive them at CMR 411 Box 3302, APO AE 09112.

Monthly Meeting of Mountain Lodge No 766

Mountain Lodge No. 766 F & M, Spencer will meet the first Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. (behind the Burritt Memorial Library Building). All Master Masons are invited.

Assistant D.A. Schedules Meetings in VBC

Assistant D.A. Randall Gilliam will be at the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department every second and fourth Thursday after General Sessions Court (after the lunch hour) until 4 p.m. He will be available to answer or assist with any criminal issues or procedures.

American Legion Post 207 Meeting in Spencer

The American Legion Post 207 meets every 3 rd Thursday of the month at 6 p. in the Spencer Civic Center. All veterans are invited. For more information, please call 686-7759.

Dinner at Fall Creek Falls Community Center

Friday, March 12, 2010 Food will be available beginning at 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. $6.00 per plate. Menu: Bar-B-Q Chicken, Green Beans, Corn, Mashed Potatoes, Rolls, and Dessert. Proceeds go to help the Fall Creek Falls Community Center. Given in Memory of Richard Larrimore. No alcohol or drugs permitted.

Fundraiser Supper & Auction

A Taco Salad supper with dessert and drink, $5.00 per person and auction will be held on Saturday, March 27, 2010, in the Spencer Civic Center with all proceeds going to Van Buren County High School 2010 Project Graduation. Any volunteers or class members who can assist with this fundraiser are asked to call 931-409-2568 or 931-815-8511. All donations are greatly appreciated.

Hopkins Benefit

A Benefit for Johnny Hopkins will be held to help with hospital and medical expenses on March 13, 2010. Serving soup and chili, hot dogs, deserts and drink and more, $5.00 Meal begins at 4:00 and auction

following at 6:00 in the Spencer Civic Center. Bonnie Rigsby and the Hopkins Family will be providing entertainment.

Relay to Host Bingo Night

Relay for Life team "Birthday Brigade" will be hosting a BINGO NIGHT on Friday March 12, 2010 beginning at 6pm, at The Civic Center in Spencer, cards will be a $2 donation each. Come out and enjoy the fun while helping a great cause, Also we have candy bars for sale $1 each Soft Creamy Caramel, Rice Crisp, Roasted Almonds, Peanut Butter. For more information contact Tina (931)316-1021 or Chris (931) 224-3845

Democrat Party Pot Luck Dinner

Van Buren County Democrat Party will meet (Saturday) March 20th, at Civic Center in Spencer. Meeting starting at 6:00 pm, Pot luck supper. Everyone welcome For information call – Agnes Jones 931-946-7486

Cedar Grove Monthly Supper

Saturday, March 20, 5 p.m. Roast Pork and dressing, vegetables, dessert, drink, rolls; rook tournament at 7 p.m.

Spencer Fire and Rescue Annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner and Auction

Spencer Fire and Rescue will be holding their annual St. Patrick’s Day benefit on March 13, 2010. Dinner will begin at 4:00 p.m. Auction will begin at 6:00 p.m. Dinner will include: chicken strips/hamburger steak (your choice of meat), French fries, roll, drink, and a dessert. All meals will be $6. Delivery within city limits.

Spencer City Parks and Recreation Easter Egg Hunt

Saturday, April 3, beginning at 10:00 a.m. at Spencer City Park; age groups; prizes, everyone welcome

Van Buren Co. Rescue Unit Breakfast

The Van Buren County Rescue Unit will be holding a breakfast on March 20, 2010, in the Spencer Civic Center starting at 6:00 a.m. serving sausage, bacon, eggs, gravy and biscuits with all the fixings. Come out and support your local Rescue Unit!

Cagle Comm. Church Revival

March 19-21, 2010 at Cagle Community Church, speaker Bro. Darrin Nance. Pastor Darrell Nance and congregation invites everyone to attend.

Bluegrass Concert on Rocky River

Bluegrass Concert, featuring Renns and Judy Veeburg and Runaway Freight, will be performing on Rocky River, March 13, 2010. Music starts at 7, kitchen opens at 5. Adults, $5, children 10 and under are free. Located at the Rocky River Community Center, 6 miles off Highway 30 on Rocky River Road. Call 686-2693 or 686-3436 for more information. Good family entertainment for all to come enjoy!

ARE YOU RAISING A GRANDCHILD OR A RELATIVE CHILD?

For more information on assistance and support, please contact Melissa Allison at the Upper Cumberland Development District toll free at 1-877-275-8233. Adult relative support group meetings are held, every SECOND Thursday from 12:00-1:00pm, at the Administration Bldg, at 500 College St., Spencer, TN.

SevenDaze Coming to Park

SevenDaze, a contemporary Christian Praise Band will be performing at the Fall Creek Falls State Park Recreation Hall on Saturday, March 13, 2010 at 7 p.m. Everyone welcome. Admission is free.

Saturday School for Van Buren County

This Saturday, March 13, 2010, Van Buren County Schools will be open to allow students an opportunity to make up needed hours from absentees. For additional information, contact your school principal or office.