The Shelbyville-Bedford County Humane Association would like to thank everyone who came out and supported the 2nd Annual Celebration Pet Day. A good time was had by everyone in attendance.
We'd also like to thank our sponsors and send out a very special thank you to the Shelbyville-Times Gazette for all of the wonderful coverage that we've received over the past few weeks!
Some of the days' highlights were the agility runs assisted by the Bedford County 4H Dog Project Group, the dog training demonstrations by Jennie Jones of Kindred Spirits Dog Training and Boarding, demonstrations by Shelbyville Police K9 Officers Tracey Nelson and Remy, the Pet Show, and a very special community award that was presented to Mrs. Kitty Graham by Bedford County mayor, Eugene Ray for 30 years of selfless service to helping homeless animals in the Shelbyville-Bedford County area.
Let us know what you all liked about Celebration Pet Day. Also, let us know what you would like to see in the future. We'd love to have suggestions! We'll have pictures posted from the days' events soon!
Monday, October 16, 2006
Thursday, October 12, 2006
Almost Kickoff Time
The forcast is for beautiful weather on Saturday. Come on out and join us for our event! Need to find us? Here's how:
Coming to The Ag Center from Nashville, TN
Take I-24 to Murfreesboro, then take exit 81 A to Shelbyville. From Murfreesboro to Shelbyville is about 25 minutes. Turn Right onto Peacock Ln. (Across from Calsonic Corp.), then left onto Midland Rd. You will see the Ag Center on your right.
Coming to The Ag Center from Chattanooga, TN
Take I-24 toward Murfreesboro and exit on Exit 97 to Wartrace/Shelbyville. Following Highway 64 through Wartrace until it intersects with Highway 41 A. Turn right onto Highway 41A (Madison Street). At the Hwy. 41A North and Hwy. 231N intersection turn left. Turn left onto Peacock Ln. (Across from Calsonic Corp.). then left onto Midland Rd. You will see the Ag Center on your right.
Coming to The Ag Center from Knoxville, TN
Take I-40 E toward Nashville, then take exit 235 onto TN-840 W toward Murfreesboro. Exit onto I-24 E toward Chattanooga. Exit I-24 on exit 81 A to Shelbyville. From Murfreesboro to Shelbyville is about 25 minutes. Turn Right onto Peacock Ln. (Across from Calsonic Corp.), then left onto Midland Rd. You will see the Ag Center on your right.
Coming to The Ag Center from Memphis, TN
Take I-40 toward Nashville, then exit onto I-440 at exit 206; at Exit I-24 go toward Murfreesboro; exit I-24 at Exit 81 A onto US-231. From Murfreesboro to Shelbyville is about 25 minutes. Turn Right onto Peacock Ln. (Across from Calsonic Corp.), then left onto Midland Rd. You will see the Ag Center on your right.
Coming to The Ag Center from Fayetteville, TN
Follow Highway 231 North until in Shelbyville. Turn LEFT onto Peacock Ln. (Across from Calsonic Corp.), then left onto Midland Rd. You will see the Ag Center on your right.
Coming to The Ag Center from Lewisburg, TN
Follow Highway 64 East until it crosses Highway 41 A. Take Hwy 231 N. Turn LEFT onto Peacock Ln. (Across from Calsonic Corp.), then left onto Midland Rd. You will see the Ag Center on your right.
Coming to The Ag Centerfrom Tullahoma, TN
Follow Highway 41 A North all the way in to Shelbyville. At the Hwy. 41A N and Hwy. 231N. intersection. turn RIGHT. Turn LEFT onto Peacock Ln. (Across from Calsonic Corp.), then left onto Midland Rd. You will see the Ag Center on your right.
Coming to The Ag Center from Nashville, TN
Take I-24 to Murfreesboro, then take exit 81 A to Shelbyville. From Murfreesboro to Shelbyville is about 25 minutes. Turn Right onto Peacock Ln. (Across from Calsonic Corp.), then left onto Midland Rd. You will see the Ag Center on your right.
Coming to The Ag Center from Chattanooga, TN
Take I-24 toward Murfreesboro and exit on Exit 97 to Wartrace/Shelbyville. Following Highway 64 through Wartrace until it intersects with Highway 41 A. Turn right onto Highway 41A (Madison Street). At the Hwy. 41A North and Hwy. 231N intersection turn left. Turn left onto Peacock Ln. (Across from Calsonic Corp.). then left onto Midland Rd. You will see the Ag Center on your right.
Coming to The Ag Center from Knoxville, TN
Take I-40 E toward Nashville, then take exit 235 onto TN-840 W toward Murfreesboro. Exit onto I-24 E toward Chattanooga. Exit I-24 on exit 81 A to Shelbyville. From Murfreesboro to Shelbyville is about 25 minutes. Turn Right onto Peacock Ln. (Across from Calsonic Corp.), then left onto Midland Rd. You will see the Ag Center on your right.
Coming to The Ag Center from Memphis, TN
Take I-40 toward Nashville, then exit onto I-440 at exit 206; at Exit I-24 go toward Murfreesboro; exit I-24 at Exit 81 A onto US-231. From Murfreesboro to Shelbyville is about 25 minutes. Turn Right onto Peacock Ln. (Across from Calsonic Corp.), then left onto Midland Rd. You will see the Ag Center on your right.
Coming to The Ag Center from Fayetteville, TN
Follow Highway 231 North until in Shelbyville. Turn LEFT onto Peacock Ln. (Across from Calsonic Corp.), then left onto Midland Rd. You will see the Ag Center on your right.
Coming to The Ag Center from Lewisburg, TN
Follow Highway 64 East until it crosses Highway 41 A. Take Hwy 231 N. Turn LEFT onto Peacock Ln. (Across from Calsonic Corp.), then left onto Midland Rd. You will see the Ag Center on your right.
Coming to The Ag Centerfrom Tullahoma, TN
Follow Highway 41 A North all the way in to Shelbyville. At the Hwy. 41A N and Hwy. 231N. intersection. turn RIGHT. Turn LEFT onto Peacock Ln. (Across from Calsonic Corp.), then left onto Midland Rd. You will see the Ag Center on your right.
Saturday, October 07, 2006
Activity: Meet the 501st Legion at Celebration Pet Day
501st Legion
By Kimberly Warren
Something “Out of this World” is coming to the Bedford County Agricultural Center Saturday. Members of the 501st Legion costuming group will be bringing favorite characters from the Star Wars Films to life from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Included in the characters who will be greeting guests are a fully functional R2-D2, Queen Amidala, Darth Vader, Stormtroopers, Princess Leia, Episode III Anakin Skywalker, Jedi Knights, snowtroopers, sandtroopers, Count Dooku and more.
501st, the world’s definitive imperial costuming group, is a non-profit international organization that lends help to charity events. Also known as “Vader’s Fist” the organization founded in 1997 has become the “leading force in fan-based events and is dedicated to brightening the lives of those less fortunate,” according to its website.
In conjunction with Celebration Pet Day, hosted by the Shelbyville-Bedford County Humane Association, members of the Southern Outpost Garrison, made up of 501st Legionnaires from Ala, Ky., Miss., and Tenn. will be supporting the cause by meeting the public as they arrive. Guests may bring cameras to have photos made with favorite characters, but are asked for a small donation. Photographs can also be made for those without their own cameras.
Geoff Fults, a local 501st member, will be in his costume as Stormtrooper TK 4238. Fults, better known to his friends as “Loki”, has been a member of the Legion since 2002 as a result of stumbling across the group accidentally when looking for a Halloween costume that year.
Now, he travels during his off time from work to different towns helping with all types of charity events.
“I’ve traveled pretty much everywhere from Ohio to Florida,” said Fults.
Most recently he and members of his group were in Nashville for a “Make-a-Wish” event. They will be at the Nashville Zoo for Halloween, helping the Marines in some areas with “Toys for Tots” starting in November, and will participate in the Hendersonville parade Dec. 2.
"Being in costume helps with an event because people are more likely to take notice and participate in an event", said Fults.
“Usually people will see us and go and buy a toy just because we are there,” he said of his work with “Toys for Tots.”
In 2005, Legion members were at the premier of Star Wars Episode III at the Montana Drive-In Movie Theatre in Estill Springs. The response was so overwhelming that traffic was backed up on both sides of the highway for two miles. Later that year, members were scheduled to be at the Shelbyville Christmas Parade, but it was canceled due to the weather.
Fults said he enjoys being a part of the group because it is moving to see the delight in the eyes of the children.
One of the events Fults said really touched him was when participating in a “Make-a-Wish” party for a 17-year-old in February 2005, prior to the release of Episode III in May.
“All he wanted to do was see the last (Star Wars) movie, so we had a big party for him in case he didn’t make it. He was able to see the movie, but passed away one month later,” said Fults.
As a result of participating in the 501st Fults has witnessed many parents becoming involved after their children visited with the group.
This will be the first event for the 501st in Shelbyville. Fults said he is glad to be contributing to an event in his home town.
The purpose of the group is to “celebrate the Star Wars movies through wearing of costumes and props, and most importantly to contribute to the local community through charity and volunteer work,” according to the 501st website.
The only requirement for membership is “ownership” of a costume celebrating the Imperial characters from the Star Wars films or its expanded universe. No one under the age of 18 is allowed to be a listed member and a minimum activity level must be met each year.
To learn more about the group visit www.501st.com.
To find out more about the upcoming event Oct. 14 at the Agricultural Center visit http://celebrationpetday.blogspot.com.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
