Donate to support Officer Donita Marsh

The 100 Club of Nashville has agreed to accept tax-deductible donations for MNPD Officer Danita Marsh, who was assaulted in the line of duty in October. One-hundred percent of the donated amount will benefit Officer Marsh and her family.

The club, which was founded in 1979, is dedicated to providing financial support to Nashville officers and firefighters who have died in the line of duty. It is also assisting Officer Marsh, who was paralyzed as a result of the assault.

Checks should be made payable to the 100 Club of Nashville and should specifically indicate in the memo portion of the check that the donated funds are for Officer Danita Marsh. The address of the 100 Club is P.O. Box 190428, Nashville, TN 37219-0428.

Positive crime report from MNPD

Chief Ronal Serpas and the Metro Nashville Police Department issued this community crime report and the letter below to the public on Monday.

Dear Community Leader, On behalf of the entire MNPD, let me first wish you and yours a joyous and safe holiday season!

Last Tuesday, November 21, 2006, I presented an update on crime in Nashville to the Council’s Public Safety Committee, at the request of the chair, Councilmember Ginger Hausser. It was an honor and pleasure to present the results of another outstanding year of collaboration and cooperation between the members of the MNPD, the public, and the Criminal Justice System.

We have posted the entire PowerPoint to our public Web site and encourage you to visit the posting.

Take a look at what is good news about crime in the city when you have a minute. The report includes the news that homicide is down by 18 percent this year.

Christmas on Richland Dec. 1

The Free Will Baptist Bible College (3606 West End Avenue) will present its annual Christmas on Richland event this Friday, December 1, at 7:30 p.m. in the college’s Memorial Auditorium.

The school’s 35-voice Choral Union and orchestra will perform the Christmas portion of Handel’s “Messiah.” This event is free and open to the public.

Metro Council story

The City Paper ran a story in today’s edition about two possible successors to District 24 Metro Council member John Summers, both well-known Sylvan Park residents. The election will be held in August 2007. Scroll down to “Sylvan Slugfest Deux” in the CP story for the details.

Nashville West may have damaged homes

According to WSMV-TV, construction of the new Nashville West development may have damaged several nearby homes.

West End Chancel Choir to perform Dec 3

The Chancel Choir of West End United Methodist Church, accompanied by orchestra, will present a free public concert featuring music by Francis Poulenc on Sunday, December 3, at 7 p.m. West End United Methodist Church is located at 2200 West End Avenue. For more information, call (615) 321-8500.

SPNA holiday caroling Dec. 10

This year’s SPNA holiday party and caroling event will be held on Sunday, December 10, at 4:00 p.m. Neighbors are invited to gather at the home of Margaret and Jason Holleman (4509 Nebraska Avenue), and the group will take a trolley or bus around 4:30 to visit homes in the neighborhood and sing holiday songs for a few of our neighbors. After the caroling, everyone is welcome to stick around at the Hollemans’ home for chili, cider and treats.

Please join us for some holiday cheer, and bring a snack item, dessert or a pot of chili if possible. If you are able to bring chili, please let Margaret know in advance to help with planning for the party. Send Margaret a message at mclarem_18@yahoo.com if you would like to bring chili or if you have questions or suggestions.

Do you know someone in the neighborhood who would enjoy a caroling visit? If so, please do the following:

1) Call them and make sure they will be in town and would like a visit.
2) Let me know so that we can get them on our list!

You do not have to have any musical talent of any kind to participate, and we welcome any/all instrumental accompaniment. Please also feel free to bring written words/music to favorite carols – just make sure to bring about 20 copies so that we can all sing along! See you there!

Scarritt-Bennett holiday concert Dec. 3

The Scarritt-Bennett Center will host a traditional holiday musical program on Sunday, December 3, at 4 p.m. in Wightman Chapel (1008 19th Avenue South). This free event will feature a variety of area ensembles and soloists and is open to the public. A candlelight dinner is available after the concert. For more information, call (615) 340-7500 or email kjohnson[at]scarrittbennett.org.

Photos with Santa Dec. 2

Harris Hillman School (25th Avenue and Blakemore Avenue) will hold its annual Photos With Santa event on Saturday, December 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Photos are available for free with Santa in a beautifully restored antique sleigh. Donations are welcome and go to support the Make-A-Wish Foundation. For more information, email rigganp[at]realtracs.com.

1/2 price book sale starts Nov. 27

The Cohn Adult Learning Center (4805 Park Avenue) will host a 1/2 price book and educational toy sale from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. beginning on Monday, November 27, through Thursday, November 30. Admission is free, and this event is open to the public. For more information, call (615) 298-6636 or (615) 834-READ or send a message to homeworkhotline[at]earthlink.net.