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Williamson County Franklin Chamber of Commerce lists the following community events for this month on its Web site at www.williamson-franklinchamber.com:
January 9 – February 18 (except 1/16) Tennis Clinic, 9-11 a.m. or 1-3 p.m. Indoor Sports Complex, 920 Heritage Way, Brentwood. Cost: $100. Contact: www.wcparksandrec.com/programs or 615-790-5719, ext. 10.
January 10 – 31 Western Line Dancing, Tuesdays, 7-8 p.m. Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd. $30/person, $55/couple (couples must be family members). Contact: 615-790-5719, ext. 10.
January 12 – Coffee Art/Free Sample Class, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd. Learn the basics of coffee art in this free class open to teens and adults. Contact: 615-790-5719, ext. 10.
January 13 – Introduction to Excel 2010, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Columbia State Center for Economic and Workforce Development, 1665 Hampshire Pike, Columbia. Cost: $129 includes textbook. Register for non-credit continuing education courses at http://registration.xenegrade.com/columbiastate. Contact: Laura Cathey at 931-540-2660.
January 14 & January 20 – Minute to Win It Family Night, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Longview Recreation Complex, 2909 Commonwealth Dr., Spring Hill. Fun and games night. Cost: $4. Contact: www.wcparksandrec.com/programs or 615-302-0971, ext. 10.
January 18 & 25 – Writing Life Stories, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd. Cost: $48. Contact: Kathy Rhodes at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 615-790-5719, ext. 10.
January 18 – Paint Like A Master, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd. Create your own masterpiece in just two hours. January features the styles of Vincent Van Gogh and Edvard Munch. Cost: $20, plus a $5 supply fee to the instructor. Contact: 615-790-5719, ext. 10.
January 18 – Introduction to Word 2010, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Columbia State Center for Economic and Workforce Development, 1665 Hampshire Pike, Columbia. Cost: $129 includes textbook. Register for non-credit continuing education courses at http://registration.xenegrade.com/columbiastate. Contact: Laura Cathey at 931-540-2660.
January 20 – Introduction to PowerPoint 2010, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Columbia State Center for Economic and Workforce Development, 1665 Hampshire Pike, Columbia. Cost: $129 includes textbook. Register for non-credit continuing education courses at http://registration.xenegrade.com/columbiastate. Contact: Laura Cathey at 931-540-2660.
January 20 – Franklin Family Night Sock Hop 6:30-8:30 p.m. Williamson County Parks and Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd. Cost: $6. Contact: www.wcparksandrec.com/programs or 615-790-5719, ext. 10.
January 21 – Celebrate the Year of the Dragon, 2-3 p.m. Williamson County Main Library, 1314 Columbia Ave. Learn about Chinese New Year traditions with guest storyteller Shifay Cheung. Make paper dragons and traditional Chinese dragon dance is included. Contact: 615-595-1243.
January 26 – Coupon Swap, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd. Join this once-a-month coupon swapping event. Bring unused coupons to the swap, and get the coupons you need while sharing with others. Cost: $5. Contact: 615-790-5719, ext. 10.
January 27 – 2010 – Introduction to Quickbooks 2010, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Columbia State Center for Economic and Workforce Development, 1665 Hampshire Pike, Columbia. Cost: $129 includes textbook. Register for non-credit continuing education courses at http://registration.xenegrade.com/columbiastate. Contact: Laura Cathey at 931-540-2660.
Living green starts from the ground up. So make sure the air in your home is healthy for your family to breathe. Test your home for radon and build radon-resistant. It's easy. Visit www.tn.gov/environment/ea/radon or call 1-800-232-1139.
WHAT IS RADON?Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas. It is released during the natural decay of uranium, which is found in most rock and soil. Radon is odorless, invisible, and without taste.
WHERE IS RADON FOUND?Although certain areas of the state have higher levels of radon then others, radon has been detected in every county in Tennessee.
WHY SHOULD I BE CONCERNED?Radon, like other radioactive materials, undergoes radioactive decay that forms decay products. Radon and its decay products release radioactive energy that can damage lung tissue in a way that causes the beginning of lung cancer. The more radon you are exposed to, and the longer the exposure, the greater the risk of eventually developing lung cancer.
Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States, resulting in 22,000 deaths per year.
HOW DOES IT GET INTO MY HOUSE?Primarily, air pressure inside your home is usually lower than pressure in the soil around and under your home. Because the pressure is lower inside, radon can move into homes through cracks, sump pumps, well water supplies, and other openings. All homes and structures are susceptible to radon.
WHAT CAN I DO?Test your home for radon! There are no exceptions! Every home in Tennessee should be tested especially when you consider the fact that radon related lung cancer kills approximately 22,000 people each year.
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) operates a statewide indoor Radon Program as part of the Office of Environmental Assistance. We offer a myriad of services and assistance: information for homeowners, technical information for universities, and specific materials for targeted audiences such as real estate professionals, home builders, building codes officials, home inspectors, and school officials.
Our commitment is strong and our message is simple. TEST FOR RADON TODAY.
