POOCH-A-PALOOZA 2019

6:57 pm | Tuesday, Feb 26th
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Dog show and expo in Tennessee.

Second Annual Dog Show and Expo “Pooch-A-Palooza”

Williamson County Parks and Recreation (WCPR) invites local pooches and their humans to join us for the Second Annual Dog Show and Expo “Pooch-A-Palooza” at the Nolensville Bark Park (Nolensville Park Road, near Nolensville Elementary School and Nolensville First United Methodist Church). The event is scheduled for Saturday, March 30 from 12:00 noon – 3:00 p.m. There is a $10 participation fee for pooches who would like to strut their stuff in a performance of showmanship. There will be several competitions including:

Best Costume: Dress up your pooch in their best outfit and show them off on stage.
Best Trick: Have your best friend show off their coolest trick.
Best Retriever: A staff member will throw a ball or frisbee for your dog to retrieve.

Best Bark: Have your pooch show off their bark.
Prizes will be given in each category.

Participants must provide proof that dog vaccinations are up-to-date upon check-in (Parvovirus, Distemper, Rabies, and Adenovirus). Dogs must be kept on a leash unless it is his or her turn to participate in a competition. Participants must clean up any pet waste and provide them with water.

The event is free for spectators. Williamson County Animal Center will be on hand with some adoptable dogs, and other vendors will be on site as well. Event sponsors are Camp Bow Wow of Smyrna and My Second Home in Franklin.

Registration required at www.wcparksandrec.com. Register for activity #14063. Rain date: April 6th. For more information, contact Erin at (615) 786-0200 ext. 2417 or Erin.Williams@williamsoncounty-tn.gov.

 

Brentwood Academy Robotics Invitational

9:00 am | Saturday, Feb 13th
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Brentwood Academy Robotics Invitational Brentwood TN

Saturday, February 13 – 9:00-4:00 PM/Middle School Gym

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Brentwood Academy will host a regional VEX Robotics tournament February 13. The event will include teams from across the state with students who will be competing to qualify for the state competition later this year. The Brentwood Academy Robotics Invitational will include a full day of robotics matches. The public is welcome to attend and watch the competition.

For more information, schedule and agenda please visit Brentwood Academy Robotics Invitational.

Franklin High Band places 13th nationally in Bands of America Grand Nationals

8:39 pm | Thursday, Nov 19th
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Herald Reports

The Franklin High Band ended its 2015 marching band season in Indianapolis last weekend at the Bands of America Grand Nationals Championship, competing with 95 of the best marching bands in the country from 22 states.

Franklin secured a spot in the semifinals competition for the fourth year in a row, and won second-place honors for Class AAA. Twelve finalist bands were selected based on overall scores, and Franklin’s score of 89.05 earned it 13th place in the nation.

Franklin’s semifinal placement skyrocketed this year, from 21st last year, and its overall score improved by almost seven points, putting the Franklin group within sight of their goal of Grand Nationals Finalist by 2021.

Franklin started the season Sept. 19 at the BOA Regional Championship in Clarksville. Franklin took the Outstanding Music Performance award, first place in class AAA and placed third overall.

On Oct. 24, Franklin took second place in class AAA and won the Outstanding Music Performance award in their class at the Indianapolis BOA Super-Regional competition. On Oct. 31, Franklin placed first in the 54th Annual MTSU Contest of Champions, with a score of 91.15, and reclaimed the Tennessee Governors Cup for the third time in four years.

The Franklin Band is a 2014 recipient of the prestigious Sudler Shield, presented by the John Philip Sousa Foundation to high school, youth, and international marching bands of world class excellence.

Franklin continues their tradition of excellence as they prepare for Tennessee Mid-State Band auditions, Winter Guard competitions, Percussion Ensemble, Jazz Band, Chamber Music, 9th Grade Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Wind Ensemble.

Photo – Franklin High Band in Indianapolis