UNION COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
WORKSHOP
Union County High School
THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2026
6:00 p.m.

Living Well with Chronic Conditions is a 6-week workshop series designed to help community members manage their long-term health issues effectively. Chronic conditions of those attending may include asthma, arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, chronic pain, sleep apnea, or fibromyalgia, among others.

Every season a pair of bluebirds nest under the eve of my house, which I allow because I enjoy having them around. They are pretty things with an appetite for insect pests. Also their song sounds like they are quietly cooing at their young and is very relaxing to hear. The first sighting of bluebirds is considered by many to be a sign of Spring.

A free educational program on apple production will be offered on Friday, April 17, from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Chuck Swan State Forest Building. The class, titled Growing Apples in Tennessee, replaces a previously scheduled apple grafting class that was canceled due to low registration.

The second annual Horace Maynard Middle Schoo Spring CTE Market is set for April 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.. This event will offer the community a chance to shop local and support Horace Maynard Middle School's student based enterprise programs.

The market will feature a wide variety of homemade and locally crafted goods, including t-shirts, sewn items, wooden products, and agricultural items. In addition to student-made products, vendors will offer permanent jewelry, Mary Kay items, and more.

Guests can also enjoy a selection of food trucks while browsing the market.

The Saturday before Easter, the Union County Farmer’s Market decided at the last minute to organize a pop-up market before their official Market season begins on May 2. Several vendors were new to the Market, and this was their opportunity to showcase their wares, while others have been staples for customers for many years.

Union County families are invited to kick off the summer season with an evening of fun, resources, and community connection at the upcoming Party in the Park: Summer Fest, hosted by the Union County Community Advisory Board (CAB).

The event will take place on Friday, May 8, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Wilson Park, and is free and open to the public.

Green (grass), blue (sky), yellow (sun), orange, and red (to remind us of the blood Jesus shed) were the colors of plastic eggs filled with goodies at Wilson Park on Easter Sunday, plus a few golden eggs with cash prizes. The weatherman cooperated by moving the much-needed rain to Saturday night instead of Sunday afternoon, clearing the way for gorgeous weather during The Hunt.

Horace Maynard Middle School is celebrating the success of one of its own as former student Grace Nirmaier launches her new business, Baked by Grace. Grace has quickly made a name for herself, drawing in loads of customers since her grand opening.

“The opening is going great!” Grace shared. “We’ve had tons of customers coming in each day. We’ve been making hundreds of items every week and have sold around 100 pounds of chicken salad so far.”

Who is the star I was referring to in the title? It’s actually me and two others, but not for the reasons you may think.