Give blood and win...maybe

From the Smyrna AM we find that Tuesday and Sunday is the final chance to give blood locally and possibly win a car. I'd say this is a win-win situation.

Only a few days remain for blood donors to be eligible to win a new car.
Those donating until Wednesday have a chance to win a 2012 red Ford Fiesta SE, courtesy of Ford Motor Co.

Blood drives will be held at the following locations dates and times:

• 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.Tuesday at Motlow State Community College, 5002 Motlow State Blvd., Smyrna;
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• 9 a.m .to 1 p.m. Sunday at St. Rose of Lima and St. Luke’s Catholic Church, 10602 Old Nashville Highway, Smyrna.

Thanks to the Smyrna AM for bringing this to out attention.

Springhouse Visual Arts Exhibition

The Springhouse worship and Art gallery in Smyrna is hosting their second annual art contest for Smyrna.

It’s time to announce our 2nd Annual Springhouse Visual Arts Contest ART CALL!

Art requested must have been created in the last three years. Thousands of $ in Prize Awards for Painting, Sculpture, Drawing, or Photography. We invite artists from middle Tennessee to submit up to three photo entries by mailed CD or EMAIL, beginning September 1st through September 19th.

Entry Fee of $10 for Adults, $5 for Youths must be mailed along with CD entry, and mailed separately for emailed submissions. This entry fee will once again go toward the PEOPLES CHOICE AWARDS in each division.

Preliminary judging will take place from these submissions. Artists will be notified between September 26th thru October 8th, 2011.

Chosen work must be hand delivered to the Gallery at Springhouse, Friday, November 4th, from 4:00-8:00 pm. or Saturday, November 5th, from 10:00-1:00 pm.

Once all work is physically received, final judging will occur. Awards and cash prizes will be presented to recipients the evening of The Gallery at Springhouse Reception, Saturday evening, November 19th, 2011 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Friends and family are welcome.

Divisions are: Middle School, 11-13 years, High School, 14-18 years and Adults, 19 years and older.

PURCHASE PRIZE AWARD $1000 Sponsored by Journeys! Multiple cash prizes in each category.

Good luck for those that apply as the main prize is $1000 and you can attempt to sell your work also...but the art must stay there for entire show.

Local contest

Regal Furniture Company is having a contest that is no small potatoes

Regal Furniture Company Join our email list at www.regalfurniture.com for your chance to win a $1,000 Shopping Spree through April 30th

That would really make spring cleaning a breeze. Just toss your old furniture and get new stuff.

Lotus Blossom Photography contest

Amber is a frequent commenter here at This is Smyrna and I noticed that her blog for Lotus Blossom Photography has a contest going on called "Money Saving Monday contest!!!" .

I’m very excited to announce our first Money Saving Monday contest!! Simply leave your best money-saving tip for weddings in the comments section between now and Sunday September 27th. Next Monday I will post all the tips and we will have a vote to determine the winner. What fabulous prize will you win?? You’re choice of a Starbucks gift card or an iTunes gift card! I can’t wait to see what you come up with!

I'm a guy so I'll admit that I'm at a loss for a good suggestion, but what say you all? You might just win a nice prize if you brainstorm the best answer.