Autumn in the Oaks

9:00 am | Thursday, Sep 21st
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“Autumn in the Oaks” Presented by Oaklands Mansion 

 

Experience the chores of the mid-1800’s through period crafts, demonstrations, games and hands-on activities when you visit Oaklands Mansion’s “Autumn in the Oaks”, slated for September 21, 2017, from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the historic site, located at 900 North Maney Avenue in Murfreesboro.

This event will focus on chores of the mid-1800’s through hands-on activities for students and adults alike. Plantation activities such as clothes washing, butter churning, quill writing, and rug beating will be explored. Focus will be on learning to appreciate the work and fruits of harvest. Artisans and living history demonstrators will be on the grounds to share their crafts and talents. Other activities scheduled for the event are: scavenger hunt of the exterior of the mansion, kneading dough and limited house tours. Crafts and games for the children such as: sack races, hoops-n-sticks, graces and 1860’s dress up will also be available. 

“It gives us great pleasure to share the house museum and grounds with our community and the surrounding counties.  There are so many new members to our area that have not experienced our rich civil war history,” said Oaklands educational director, Mary Beth Nevills. Teachers and parents can look forward to this event again when they attend the “Days of Washing, Churning and Learning” on May 11, 2018. Reservations are being accepted for both fall and spring educational field days which are open to public and private school groups and home school groups.

“Autumn in the Oaks” is presented by Oaklands Mansion. Admission is $5.00 per student, $5.00 per adult and free for teachers with ten or more students. Check-in and complimentary parking will be at the Roberts Street Pavilion. This event is open to the public with reservations required for groups. For information, please contact Mary Beth Nevills at 615-893-0022 or email mb@OaklandsMansion.org. 

Oaklands Mansion is nestled in Oaklands Park, a native tree arboretum and natural wetlands, which includes Maney Spring as well as heritage and native gardens.  Oaklands Visitors Center houses a gift shop and Maney Reception Hall for special events and temporary exhibitions.  Oaklands Mansion is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00AM – 4:00PM and Sundays 1:00PM – 4:00PM. Tours begin on the hour and a short video is offered on the half hour.  Plan your trip today! Tour admission is $15.00 for adults, $12 for seniors and AAA, $6.00 for children and students, call for group rates. For more information visit www.OaklandsMansion.org, find Oaklands Mansion on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Centennial students making difference in seniors’ lives

7:20 pm | Tuesday, Nov 10th
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Herald Reports

Nearly a dozen Centennial High School cosmetology students are making a difference in the lives of their neighbors by pampering residents at NHC Assisted Living.

On Oct. 27, around 20 residents received manicures and pedicures from CHS students.

“The students were professional, experienced and contagious with their smiles,” said NHC Social Director Sandy Davis. “The residents felt cherished, loved and pampered as students asked questions about their lives and made their nails pretty. Thank you to the cosmetology students for the blessings they brought to the residents at NHC.”

CHS cosmetology teacher Missy Walker says this event shines a light on two important aspects she tries to teach: real world application of a skill and giving back to your community.

“A real salon experience is incredibly important since it’s more job-like, and the students love to work with real clients as opposed to their manikins,” said Walker. “This unique experience allows them to make someone feel special and pampered, while giving back to the community, which is equally as important.”

This is the first time CHS students have worked with NHC, but plans are in the works to continue this partnership.

“The students were so excited prior to attending and then asked if we could go again,” said Walker. “We’re hoping to visit NHC every other month for manicures and pedicures.”

There are currently 106 students enrolled in the three levels of cosmetology classes offered at Centennial.

Photo: Centennial Cosmetology – Several students from Centennial High School visited residents at NHC to give manicures and pedicures.