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November 24: Community Thanksgiving Service, 5:00 p.m. at Cowan Fellowship Church. "Come Ye Thankful People Come" to a time of worship and praise!  The various Cowan churches will gather to give thanks for a bountiful harvest and a season of many blessings. The speaker for the service will be Rev. Bill Welch and the host church will lead in music and song.  Cowan Fellowship is located at 609 E. Cumberland St.
November 25:  Paper Christmas!  Local art instructor Margie Gallagher will show you how to make fancy paper blossoms that can be turned into ornaments, garland or Christmas mobiles.  A $25 class fee (payable online) includes all materials.  Pre-registration is required and seats are limited.  The class meets from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  Complete information including the registration link is available at http://www.franklincoarts.org/workshop-details-923503.html
December 6 & 7:  Cowan Christmas Market!  Over 50 specialty vendors are ready to simplify your holiday shopping!  Browse and buy from a huge selection of unique gift items while enjoying the sights and sounds of Christmas in a small town.  The market is located at Cowan's Monterey Station and is open Friday 4 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.  For complete information, log on to www.cowanparade.org. 
December 7:  55th Annual Cowan Christmas Parade!  One of Tennessee's oldest and largest parades will be "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" this year!  Bring the family and enjoy a long line of floats, bands, dancers, antique vehicles, music, and small town fun!  We are privileged this year to have two Grand Marshalls:  solo artist Brenda Lee who's 1958 hit "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" inspired our theme; and, Jeff Pennington, our local voice on WZYX Radio for over three decades!  The parade starts at 1:00 p.m. (rain or shine).  For complete information, including parade entry information, log on to www.cowanparade.org.
December 7:  Mountain Christmas Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at DuBose Conference Center in Monteagle.  Shop early and shop local for holiday gifts!  Admission and parking are free and the vendors will offer a wide variety of unique products.  Contact DuBose for additional details: (931) 924-2353
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