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In recognition of the commitment, perseverance, and milestones achieved by The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee, which is entering its seventeenth year in operation, the State of Tennessee, Lewis County and the City of Hohenwald have declared October 2012 as Elephant Awareness Month.

A proclamation signed by the Governor states: "The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee continually sets and reaches goals to better the lives of all elephants worldwide."

City and County Proclamations were presented and signed on October 1 at City Hall by City Mayor Johnny Clayton and County Mayor Van Ward.


Calendar of Events
October 1	Hohenwald / Lewis County Proclamation Signings by City Mayor Johnny Clayton and County Mayor Van Ward declaring October Elephant Awareness Month – Location Hohenwald City Hall at 11:00 a.m.
October 12 – 13	Oktober Heritage Festival, Hohenwald, TN (Friday & Saturday,9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. All Events are FREE! Outreach booth open on Main Street in front of The Elephant Sanctuary Welcome Center. Merchandise will be available to purchase. Kids Corner Activities: Friday & Saturday – An activities table will be available for children visiting the Welcome Center to draw and display their elephant artwork on a Community Wall. • Face painting – Saturday only, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon “Elephants and Their Olympian Trunks” presentation at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, October 12th and Saturday, October 13th at the Welcome Center. Elephant Poster Art Project: Lewis County Elementary School 2nd Grade Elephant Poster Art Project will be on exhibit from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday, October 12th & 13th. Art exhibit will remain on display at the Welcome Center for the remainder of the month from the hours of 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. daily Thursdays and Fridays. Reception for Artists and their families from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon on Friday and Saturday, October 12 and 13. Open to the public.
October 20	“What Elephants Need to Stay Healthy” presentation at 2:30 p.m. at the Welcome Center which will be open from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.