How is it already May?!  We started Paper Folds six months ago and we’ve found that this is our most popular feature! You guys seem to really, really love the weekly lineup of events and we are so excited and grateful for your support.

Thank you to Gaines Lawn for sponsoring this week’s Tipton To-Do List! 

Here’s what’s happening this weekend:

 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝗱 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 — 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱 (𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟭–𝟯)
This weekend’s big headliner is the Birding Festival, a multi-day event celebrating West Tennessee’s incredible migratory bird season. Check out our full feature story for the complete schedule and details — it’s worth the read! Along with the Hartsfield family, Paper Folds will be
 Free to attend most events
 Tipton County Museum
 More Information: https://paperfoldsnews.com/tipton-county-birdfest-set-to…/

𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮
 𝟮𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗙𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗲𝗿𝗯𝘆 | 𝟴:𝟯𝟬–𝟭𝟬:𝟯𝟬 𝗮.𝗺.
Hooked on fun? Bring the kids out for a reel good time at the 29th Annual Children’s Fishing Derby! Grab your gear and come make some memories at the lake. Register at southtipton.com.
 See southtipton.com for details
 Glenn Springs Lake, Drummonds
 More Information: https://southtipton.com

 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗿𝘆 𝗗𝗮𝘆
Hometown Laundry Services is throwing their 2nd Annual Free Laundry Day, and yes — it’s exactly what it sounds like! Laundry detergent will be provided, and lunch will be served. It’s a simple, generous gift to the community, and a great reminder of what good neighbors look like.
 Free
 52 Doctors Drive, Munford, TN 38058
 More Information: https://paperfoldsnews.com/do-your-laundry-free-saturday…/

 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗶𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝟵 𝗮.𝗺.–𝗻𝗼𝗼𝗻
Grab your brushes and head to the Covington Depot Art District for a morning outdoors with artist Barrie Foster! This hands-on workshop covers color theory, composition, working with changing light, and plein air basics — plus a live demo. Whether you’ve never painted outside or just need a refresher, this one’s for you. Space is limited, so don’t wait! Contact Barrie at 901-212-7890 or Artistbarrie@outlook.com to reserve your spot. A supply list is available upon request.
 $40
Liberty Vintage Marketplace & Studio, 100 Union Street, Covington
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 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗚𝗶𝗿𝗹 𝗧𝗲𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆, 𝟭𝟭 𝗮.𝗺.
Calling all doll lovers 11 and under! The Tipton County Public Library is hosting an American Girl Tea Party, complete with crafts for you and your 18-inch doll. Registration is required, so be sure to sign up ahead of time!
 Free
Tipton County Public Library, 3149 Highway 51 S, Bldg C, Covington
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𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟯
 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘄𝗮𝘆, 𝟰 𝗽.𝗺.
The 2nd Annual Fore on the Fairway is back at The Covington Country Club, and it’s bringing the party! Register for the fun run/walk and you’ll score an event T-shirt and koozie. Stick around for $5 all-you-can-eat tacos (hello, Cinco de Mayo!), a bounce house, cornhole, and a big raffle prize. You can register by DM or by stopping by the clubhouse — sign up early to guarantee your shirt!
 $30 (includes fun run/walk entry, T-shirt, and koozie)
Covington Country Club, 1880 S Main St, Covington
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