Calendar: Holiday Happenings

5:06 pm | Tuesday, Dec 1st
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Herald Reports

Here’s a sneak peek at just some of the events coming up in Franklin and elsewhere to celebrate the holiday season:

Thursday, Dec. 3, 6:45 p.m. – Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. A spectacular event on the town square featuring the lighting of the tree, as well as entertainment by local school children, musicians/performers, and Santa Claus.

Saturday, Dec. 5, 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Kiwanis Christmas Parade. Local soulful singer Quintavious Johnson, 13, will serve as grand marshal for this downtown Franklin tradition featuring floats, marching bands and the appearance of Santa Claus.

Saturday, Dec. 12, 2 p.m. – Leipers Fork Christmas Parade. Naomi Judd will serve as grand marshal for this quirky and fun parade that highlights a real “Country” Christmas.

Saturday-Sunday, Dec. 12-13, 10 a.m.-5 p.m./11 a.m.-5 p.m.– Dickens of a Christmas. Step back in time with the Heritage Foundation of Franklin & Williamson County when Dickens of a Christmas returns to Franklin’s Main Street.

Storytime with Elsa and Olaf

2:51 am | Saturday, Nov 28th
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Storytime returns to the Visitor Center in Downtown Franklin, Tennessee on December 12th at 1 pm. Bring the whole family and enjoy Elsa and Olaf reading a classic holiday story followed by a special meet n greet. Attendance is limited so get there early to secure your spot!

H&M Conscious Exclusive 2016

2:20 am | Saturday, Nov 28th
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H&M is proud to announce a collaboration with the Musée des Arts Décoratifs located in the Palais du Louvre in Paris to celebrate the new H&M Conscious Exclusive collection. This beautiful new range has been inspired by the archives of the museum, and will be launched on Thursday 7th April to coincide with the opening of the hotly anticipated exhibition, Fashion forward – Three centuries of fashion. H&M is delighted to also reveal that Parisian art director, style maven and sustainability champion, Julia Restoin Roitfeld, will be the face of the campaign.

“I am honoured to be the ambassador of such a unique project. I think that the idea of creating a collection inspired by the history of art and fashion is brilliant. Especially since it is made with innovative and sustainable materials which are the future of fashion” says Julia. Known for her distinctive personal sense of style, Julia is the embodiment of effortless, conscious and modern cool.

For this Conscious Exclusive collection the H&M design team has worked closely with the museum, delving into their collections of archival fashions as well as the work of artists such as Gustave Moreau to find inspiration. The outcome is a glamorous line of modern red carpet pieces infused with tactile charm, a nostalgic aesthetic and a historical legacy.

“With this collection we brought the idea of sustainability to new levels. Working with new innovative materials such as beads and rhinestones made from recycled glass and Denimite, a material made from recycled worn-out denim. We have created contemporary styles imbued with a sophisticated charm” says Ann-Sofie Johansson, Creative Advisor at H&M.

H&M will be the exclusive sponsor of the upcoming exhibition which will include selected styles from the H&M archives, including a look from the first ever H&M designer collaboration with Karl Lagerfeld in 2004 as well as one silhouette from the new Conscious Exclusive collection.

The complete collection, featuring clothing and accessories for women, will be available from Thursday 7th April in around 180 stores worldwide and online.

L’Oréal News

2:15 am | Saturday, Nov 28th
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A L’Oréal Research team, the only one to have patented silane technology application in cosmetics, has been invited to present its pioneer work and recent findings during the XVIII edition of the International Sol-Gel Conference held in Kyoto (September 6th to 11th, 2015). This biennial conference, which gathers the best experts in this field of chemistry, is centred on its industrial applications. Given the novelty of this work, L’Oréal Research’s presentation will also be published in the Conference review.

Born of a glass industry technology transfer, the sol-gels technology is a chemical process capable of transforming some materials from an aqueous to a solid gel-like state. Thanks to L’Oréal laboratories’ work, this process turned out to be an innovative answer to treat fine hair: it creates a supple yet resistant molecular network within the fibre to redensify and strengthen it.

«L’Oréal Research has always been dedicated to developing an effective and long-lasting solution to treat damaged hair. We knew that part of the answer was finding a material capable of penetrating the hair, the big question was how. Following several years of research, the ideal solution came with sol-gels », says Henri SAMAIN, Head of department, L’Oréal Research & Innovation, who presented L’Oréal’s findings during this conference.

L’Oréal Research has gone a step further by exploring the potential applications of silanes, a family of molecules inspired by sol-gels technology, and by developing Aminosilane to repair damaged hair. With a mineral part and an organic part, this silicon compound crosses the cuticle and strengthens the hair structure. Its effect is long-lasting and even more efficient when hair is damaged.

Within the L’Oréal Group, the L’Oréal Professionnel brand has benefited from this discovery. Aminosilane is one of the two key ingredients of the APTYL 100 molecular complex at the heart of the PRO FIBER first long-lasting hair repair treatment used by professionals in hair salons.

About L’Oréal 
L’Oréal has devoted itself to beauty for over 105 years. With its unique international portfolio of 32 diverse and complementary brands, the Group generated sales amounting to 22.5 billion euros in 2014 and employs 78,600 people worldwide. As the world’s leading beauty company, L’Oréal is present across all distribution networks: mass market, department stores, pharmacies and drugstores, hair salons, travel retail and branded retail.

Research and innovation, and a dedicated research team of 3,700 people, are at the core of L’Oréal’s strategy, working to meet beauty aspirations all over the world and attract one billion new consumers in the years to come. L’Oréal’s new sustainability commitment for 2020 “Sharing Beauty With All” sets out ambitious sustainable development objectives across the Group’s value chain. www.loreal.com

Ugly Christmas Sweater Party

2:00 am | Saturday, Nov 28th
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It’s an ‘Ugly Christmas Sweater’ party! Celebrate National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day with Williamson County Parks and Recreation! Make your reservations today for the first annual “Ugly Christmas Sweater” family night with Santa on Friday, December 18 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Williamson County Recreation Complex at Nolensville, 7250 Nolensville Rd. Then, search your closets, attics and local thrift stores for the ugliest, tackiest holiday sweaters you can find for this fun holiday event.  Santa will be on hand, and the whole family will enjoy playing holiday games and a pizza dinner.

Bring your cameras for Santa photos! Admission is $6 per person (1 and younger free).  On-line reservations are required, and space is limited for this event. Reservations are now open at www.wcparksandrec.com (event code #5707). For more information, call (615) 386-0200, ext. 2410.

Williamson County Parks and Recreation is a public organization, here to benefit the community.  Anyone may register for and participate in the department’s programs, teams, classes and events. For registration and additional information, visit www.wcparksandrec.com, or call (615) 790-5719, ext. 2010. You may also receive department information by “liking” Williamson County Parks and Recreation on Facebook or following us on Twitter at @wc_parksandrec or on Pinterest.

Food Drive at County Rec Centers

12:12 am | Saturday, Nov 28th
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Williamson County Parks and Recreation is pleased to sponsor a holiday food drive benefiting Feed America First, a hunger relief agency providing food to Williamson County residents.  The public is encouraged to help those in need with a donation of non-perishable food.  Desired items are: spaghetti, spaghetti sauce, canned chicken, boxed chicken dinners, macaroni and cheese, peanut butter, jelly, canned fruit, applesauce, cereal and oatmeal, mixed vegetables, green beans and soups.

Donations will be accepted at five Williamson County recreation centers through December 11: the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Road; the Indoor Sports Complex at 920 Heritage Way in Brentwood; the Fairview Recreation Complex, 2714 Fairview Blvd.; the Longview Recreation Center at Spring Hill, 2909 Commonwealth Drive; and the Williamson County Recreation Complex at Nolensville, 7250 Nolensville Rd. Collected items will be distributed in holiday food baskets to needy Williamson County residents. For more information about Feed America First, please visit www.feedamericafirst.com.

Franklin Firefighters’ eighth annual Christmas Toy and Clothing Drive is underway

8:10 pm | Friday, Nov 20th
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Herald Reports

As you’re making a list and checking it twice, Franklin Firefighters are hoping you’ll consider adding a gift for a child who’s part of their eighth annual Christmas Toy and Clothing Drive.

The Franklin Firefighters kicked off the drive this week, with gift requests of more than 300 Williamson County children adorning the holiday fire hydrant displays outside Franklin fire stations and Franklin City Hall.

Franklin Fire Captain Clay Mackey said the toy and clothing drive has provided coats, clothes, shoes and toys to hundreds of children each year since 2008.  He said the recipients are identified by representatives of the Williamson County Chapter of the Boys and Girls Club of Middle Tennessee, who work with other charities to prevent duplication of efforts.

To participate, select a gift request card from one of the displays and purchase the single item requested on the card.  Return new, unwrapped gifts with the card attached to a fire station or City Hall by Sunday, Dec. 6.

Monetary donations are also accepted at Franklin Fire Administration in City Hall or Avenue Bank.  Checks should be made payable to Franklin Firefighters Charities.  All contributions are tax deductible.

For more information please contact the Franklin Fire Department at 615-791-3270 or visit www.FranklinFirefightersCharities.org.

Photo – Lt. Max Cook, Firefighters Greg Tucker and Jason Webb, Battalion Chief Greg Baltimore, Firefighters Joshua Meeks, Jason Bizwell and Joe Burwell, and Engineer Andrew Ivey.

Breakfast with Santa and the Minions

1:55 pm | Monday, Nov 16th
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Santa will be making a special trip from the North Pole to visit the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd. for “Breakfast with Santa” on Saturday, December 5, 2015 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Those mischievous minions will be on hand, and Williamson County Parks and Recreation invites parents and kids ages 10 and younger to join the fun. A continental breakfast will be served, including pastries, muffins, milk and fruit juice. During the event, each child will have time to sit on Santa’s lap and share Christmas toy wishes. The cost is $10 per child (parents are free). Bring your cameras and take your own photos with Santa!

 

On-line reservations are required, and space is limited for this event. To make a reservation, go to www.wcparksandrec.com (event code #5511). This event is sponsored by: Unity Chiropractic; McDonald’s; Krispy Kreme Doughnuts; Chick-fil-A; Publix; Mapco Mart; and True Value.

Actors from around the country converge on Franklin for red carpet premiere

6:51 pm | Thursday, Nov 12th
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Herald Reports

Actors from as far away as New York City and Branson, Mo., converged on downtown Franklin Sunday for the red carpet premiere of the movie Providence at the historic Franklin Theatre.

The festivities began in the afternoon with red carpet photos followed by the first screening. Cast, crew, family, friends, musical artists and industry professionals packed into the theater for the first theatrical screening of the silent cinema-style romance. The screening was followed by red carpet interviews with local media. The evening closed with a second screening and more photos.

“I was very impressed by the film and its unique form of storytelling,” said attendee Johnathan Schutz.  “The amount of emotional subtlety conveyed by both the writing and the acting without the use of sound design or dialogue was excellent, and the production came together well to bring an impactful story about the grand orchestration of God in the microcosm of a couple’s love story.”

Providence is the story of Rachel Cartwright and Mitchell Little, who grow up in the small town of Providence, Tenn. Their paths keep crossing and at one point it looks like they’ll finally get together. But the opportunity slips away and they go their separate ways. It takes a tragedy many years later before they’re reunited.

This romance film is all portrayed with no dialogue, using only dramatic action and a soundtrack of eclectic indie music. It stars Rich Swingle (Beyond the Mask), Juli Tapken (Surrender), Josh Allen (Home Sweet Bus), Stacey Bradshaw (Touched by Grace), Chase Anderson (Where Hope Grows), Emily Knapp (The Good Book), and Irene Santiago (High School Musical).

Providence will be releasing to theaters nationwide on Feb. 12, 2016.

For more information, visit the website at www.providencemovie.com

Red Cross to host blood drive in honor of Oak Valley Baptist Church member

4:00 pm | Friday, Oct 30th
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The American Red Cross and Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin are hosting a blood drive in honor of church member Beth Helm on Monday, Nov. 9 at the church.

Helm has been a dedicated Red Cross blood donor after she experienced a health scare as a teenager and required several pints of blood.

Helm says when she was an active, healthy 13-year-old she began hemorrhaging while at school. Over several days, she was in and out of consciousness and was eventually rushed to the hospital, where she received blood transfusions.

She says she credits the Red Cross and the people who had donated their blood with saving her life. It’s something that has motivated her to give back and become a regular blood donor herself, recently reaching the milestone of donating one gallon of blood. She says she plans to continue donating and encourages others to give, too.

“Through the years, I have thanked God for giving me this life and I have remembered to donate blood so that I can be a blessing to others in need,” Helm said.

The blood drive will be held from 2-7 p.m. at the church located at 1161 Lewisburg Pike. To make an appointment to donate, call 1 800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767), visit redcrossblood.org or download the Red Cross Blood Donor app. Walk-ins are welcome.

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