FUNDRAISERS

Walnut Grove Elementary Family Fun Night 

There’s something for everyone at Walnut Grove’s Family Fun Night & Silent Auction fundraiser.  The event is happening Friday, September 7 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m.  Tickets are $5 per person with a $20 maximum per family.  There will be plenty of fun and exciting activities.  Don't forget to bring your checkbooks.  There will be many themed baskets to bid on at the Silent Auction, from cooking to scrap booking, and from gardening to golf. 

 Westwood Elementary Fundraiser  

Who knew helping out Williamson County schools could taste so good?  Monday, September 10, teachers at Westwood Elementary will be working at the Fairview McDonalds from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m.  Westwood will receive 20 percent of all the purchases made during that time.  One hundred percent of the tips the teachers earn will also go to the school.  Parents are urged to come out and support Westwood on this night! 

Hunters Bend Elementary Shoe Drive 

Hunters Bend Elementary School is participating in a shoe drive September 11 through September 13.  The school will collect gently-used, children’s and toddler-sized tennis shoes and Crocs.  With the help of a non-profit group called Triathletes for Africa, the shoes will be sent to Africa so children there may attend school.

Woodland Middle Band Fundraiser

The Woodland Warriors band is trying to raise money to repair and replenish its band room.  The band is currently selling entertainment books filled with coupons for local restaurants, shops and other venues.  The cost is $20, and they can be picked up in Woodland Middle’s front office.

Woodland Middle is also selling tickets to see the Nashville Sounds upcoming playoff games September 7 through September 9.  The costs of the tickets are $10.  The Woodland Middle School band will receive 100 percent profit from all tickets sold.  Tickets can be purchased in the Woodland band room.

Walnut Grove Elementary Field of Dreams

The 2007 Field of Dreams donation drive kicks off Monday, September 17 at Walnut Grove Elementary School.  The donations from this fund-raising campaign will be used to complete the LCD project started in 2006.  This technology, outfitted in each classroom, allows all computer, cable, DVD, VHS and Internet images to be projected via the LCD projector onto 81 inch screens.  A suggested donation of $65 per student is greatly appreciated, however, any amount, whether more or less, will help WGES reach its goal.   

Longview Elementary Smart Savings Cards

Longview Elementary school families are encouraged to purchase a smart savings card to help the school raise funds.  The smart cards are only $12 each, and they contain coupons for nearly 100 restaurants, stores and other businesses.  The school keeps 100 percent of the money earned from the sale of these cards.

Independence High Golf Tournament

Independence High School athletics is hosting a golf tournament on September 30 at Champion's Run Golf Course in Eagleville, Tennessee.  The event starts at 7:30 a.m.  Fee is $75 for individuals, or $300 for a foursome.  Please contact Jeff Lee at 794-7779 to sign up.