E.T. to enter McMinnville’s world

By AMY SATTERWHITE / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard

Leadership Warren is reminding local families the time to get out under the stars for some fun-filled entertainment on Main Street is just around the corner.

This year’s movie, “E.T., The Extraterrestrial,” is planned to be shown downtown tomorrow night around 8 p.m. or at dusk along the side of Cumberland Bank. It is the fourth year movie night has been organized, following previous movies such as “Toy Story,” “Star Wars,” and “The Wizard of Oz” shown downtown.

The movie is free and plenty of concessions will be available before the movie starts. Hot dogs, hamburgers, funnel cakes, popcorn, refreshments and other goodies will be available beginning at 6 p.m. downtown.

Also at 6 p.m., the McMinnville/Warren County Chamber of Commerce will host a presentation on bicycle safety tips.

Children are encouraged to bring their bike gear and bikes to have them checked out by a safety counselor. An obstacle course will also be available. Another addition will be a drawing for a free DVD of “E.T.” Tickets to win will be available at Leadership Warren’s funnel cake booth.

Family Fun Night Committee Chair Tish Hillis invites families in the community to participate in a night out together before school starts next week.

The event has traditionally been known as Back to School Movie Night and is a community service project of Leadership Warren.

“We’re excited about our fourth annual Back to School Movie Night and we hope everyone will come out and get something to eat, join in on the activities, stay for the movie and just enjoy being with their families,” she said.

Downtown Movie Night
When: Saturday
Time: 8 p.m.
Where: Court square