All About Brownsville Tennessee - June 2008 Community Calendar

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Toddler Time at the Library: Toddler time at the Elma Ross Public Library will be Mondays, June 2 & 16, at 11 a.m. Parents are encouraged to bring their toddlers and enjoy lots of stories, songs, puppets, crafts and a snack.
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Lunch 'N Learn at the Library: Lunch and Learn is planned for Wednesday, June 25, at noon at the Elma Ross Public Library. Each month promises an interesting speaker and an opportunity to learn something new. Remember to bring your lunch and the library will provide your drink and dessert. Call the library, 772-9534, for more information.
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Brownsville Business Association: The Brownsville Business Association will conduct it's regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 17, at 5:30 p.m. All members are urged to attend. Everyone is welcome. The meeting will be held at the Delta Room, 703 East Main St., behind Backyard Barbecue.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4838: Monthly meeting of veterans who have fought in foreign wars to conduct business and plan for future events that involve veterans or veteran's programs. Meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 17, at the Hibachi Restaurant on Dupree St. For more information, please contact Commander Ray Dixon at 731-772-0400.
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March of Dimes Golf Tournament: The 10th Annual March of Dimes Golf Tournament will be held Thursday, June 5, at the Brownsville country Club. Lunch and Registration will begin at 11:30 a.m., and Shotgun Start begins at 1 p.m. This is a Four-man Scramble, playing 18 holes. Featured events include $10,000 Hole in One Contest, Closest to the Pin Contest, Straightest Drive Contest and Longest Drive Contest. Mulligans are $5 each (limit 2 per player). Entry fee is $240 per team. Hole Sponsor ($100) and Golf Cart Sponsor ($25) opportunities are also available. To sign up or for more information, contact Jeannie Patrick (731-668-1023), Debra Jackson (731-772-5183) or Tara Joyner (731-780-1328).
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Class of 1963 Reunion: The Haywood County High School Class of 1963 will hold its 45th class reunion on Saturday, June 28, at the College Hill Center. All graduates should send change of address information to Ann Duvall Harrell.
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Barnett Family Homecoming: The Barnett's will be celebrating 37 years in the Gospel music ministry on Saturday, June 7, 2008, 7 p.m.., at Allen Baptist Church, 5533 Hwy. 79 North. Joining the Barnetts will be The Inmans, of Memphis, and The Joylanders, of Trenton, Tenn. Come join the fun, food and fellowship at Royce and Linda's house in Stanton around 11 a.m. (don't forget your yard chairs and ball gloves). For more information, call 731-548-6454.
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UT Night at the Diamond Jaxx: The Haywood County UT Alumni Chapter invites you to met and hear Bob Kesling, Director of Broadcasting and The Voice of The Vols, at UT night at the Diamond Jaxx Friday, June 13, 2008, at Pringles Park in Jackson. Gates open at 6 p.m., and dinner will be served until the first pitch is thrown around 7 p.m. Wear Orange to be eligible for door prizes. There will be a playground for children and all children can run the bases after the game. Fireworks will end the evening. Cost: $4.50 for discounted game ticket only (box seats); $15 for game and buffet (includes all-you-can-eat hamburger and hot dog buffet). Reservation deadline is June 4. Contact Jo Matherne for more information and to reserve your seats, 731-779-1117.
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Relay for Life Yard Sale: Curves of Brownsville will hold a giant yard sale beginning Friday, June 6, from noon until 6 p.m., and again on Saturday, June 7, from 7 a.m. until. The event will take place in the Curve's parking lot (old Wal-mart shopping center). All proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life. For more information, call 731-779-9400.
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Relay for Life Survivor's Luncheon: The Annual Survivor's Luncheon will be held Thursday, June 12, beginning at 11:30 a.m., at the First South Bank Community Room, 326 West Main St. All cancer survivors are invited to attend. You do not have to call first, just come and enjoy the food and entertainment. Chairperson for this event is Anne Banks.
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Relay for Life Event: Relay for Life will begin Friday, June 13 at 5 p.m., at the L.Z. Hurley Memorial Football Field. The event will open with entertainment. Opening ceremonies will be held at 7 p.m. This year's honorary Chairpeople are Robert Barden and Peggy Boyd. Entertainment for the night will include: Mickey Utley, The Singing Firefighter David Smith, Christ Church, Tina Turner Review, Union Grove Special Group, Jeffrey Vaulx, Kickin',Women of Purpose, Shawn Williams and more. a special dance team from Memphis will also be entertaining. This year's theme is "Dancing for a Cure." The Luminaria Ceremony will be held at 10 p.m. and closing ceremonies will be at 11:45 p.m. There will be food, fun and entertainment for all ages. Everyone is invited to come and wak for a cure for Cancer. All proceeds from the evening goes to the American Cancer Society.
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Cemetery Day at Holly Grove: The annual Cemetery Day at Holly Grove Baptist Church will be held Sunday, June 1, 2008. The speaker will be Bro. Bob Williams, pastor of New Vision Community Church and a friend of the Holly Grove community. A potluck lunch will be served in the Family Life Center following morning worship services. Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m. and worship begins at 11 a.m. It will be a great day of remembering, fellowship and worship. Holly Grove Baptist Church is located at the corner of Poplar Corner Road and Dr. Hess Road. For more information, contact the church at 731-772-2627.
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Booksigning of "Gabriel's Garden": "Gabriel's Garden," is a children's storybook written and illustrated by Hayden Hooper of Brownsville. Hooper will be on hand to discuss and sign copies of her book on Wednesday, June 4, in the lobby of the Gardener Building, on the north side of the square. The event is casual and come and go from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Books are $15 each. For more information, contact Hayden Hooper at 731-772-3031.
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Vacation Bible School: Vacation Bible School is a time for children to have a lot of fun while learning wonderful truths about Jesus Christ. Brownsville Baptist Church offers VBS for children ages 3 years old through 6th grade. This year's program will be offered June 9-13, from 8:30 a.m. until noon each day. For more information, contact Jason Smith at 731-772-9753. Brownsville Baptist Church is located on the corner of West Main Street and Wilson.
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State of African-American Males in Haywood County: All Ladies and the General Public are invited to attend. The fourth forum focused on the state of African-American Males in Haywood County will take place Sunday, June 8, 2008, at 3:30 p.m., in Carver Gymnasium, 709 East Jefferson. Featured moderator for this event will be Dr. James Holloway, Professor Emeritus, Howard University Medical School, Washington, D C. This session will focus on “self-help” reduction of early death rates and medical complications through no-cost life style changes. This series of forums has been hosted by a group of concerned African-American males with special emphasis on attendance by black males. Learn more ...
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Free Health Fair: A free Health Fair will be offered at Faith Deliverance Church, 1193 Tamm St., Saturday, June 14, from 9 a.m. until noon. Haywood Family Health Center staff will be onsite offering free cholestrol and glucose screenings, free blood pressure and weight screenings, and Dr. Farnel Backer will also be available to answer any medical questions.
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Relay for Life Cookout: Crestview Healthcare will host a cookout on Friday, June 6, from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. Plates will be available for delivery or pick-up. Choose from smoked sausage plates ($5), Leg quarter plates ($6) and pork steak plates ($6). All plates will include beans and slaw. To place your order, call 731-780-3957 or 731-772-3356.
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Relay Yard Sale, Car Wash and More: The City of Brownsville Relay for Life team will host a car wash ($5), Spaghetti plates ($6) and a yard sale Saturday, June 7, beginning at 7 a.m., in the parking lot of the WOW Building on Boyd Ave. Anyone and everyone is invited. All proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society.
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Cheerleader and Football Sign-ups: Haywood Youth Sports will be signing up children to play football and to cheer every Saturday during June from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m., at the WOW building on Boyd Ave., across from the football stadium. Grades 1-9 can participate in the cheerleading activities and ages 6-14 may sign-up to play football. Everyone gets to play. For more information, call 731-780-4454 or 731-780-7406.
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POWER LAB - Vacation Bible School: First Presbyterian Church and First United Methodist Church will once again join together for Vacation Bible School. This year’s theme is “Power Lab: Discovering Jesus’ Miraculous Power.” It will be held June 16-20, from 9 a.m. until noon, at First United Methodist Church, 117 East Franklin St. For more information, and to register, call 772-2893 or 772-0365.
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Ribbon Cutting & Open House: The Brownsville Haywood County Chamber of Commerce invites you to a Ribbon Cutting and Open House for Careall Home Health, 1151 Tambell St. The Ribbon cutting will be at 10 a.m. and the open House will continue until 1 p.m. Your invited to attend and learn more about the many services Careall provides.
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Concert Series: The Wednesday Morning Musicale presents the second concert series in its 100th anniversary celebration series, featuring Jeff Binford, Alice McClanahan, Boyd Richards and Ronnie Richards. The concert will be Sunday June 22, 3 p.m., at First Presbyterian Church. Tickets are $10 each and are available at Insouth Bank or at the door. Of particular interest: Jeff Binford will perform portions of the dedicatory concert from when First Presbyterian dedicated its sanctuary organ many years ago.
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Give Blood: By giving blood during June and July, you can register to win a Destin Florida vacation. Package includes 3 nights at an ocean-front hotel and $200 gas card. Plus all donors receive a free t-shirt. The drawing will be held August 4. Lifeline Blood Services will be on the Court Square Friday, June 20 from noon until 6 p.m. Please remember to bring a photo ID when donatin blood.
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Singing at the Center: The Brownsville Senior Center invites everyone to attend “Singing at the Center” Friday, June 27, from 6-8 p.m. This is a time for people of all ages to come together for an evening of relaxation with lots of fun, food and fellowship, and music. Anyone interested in singing or playing an instrument should call the center for a time slot. Remember this is a special time for intergenerational fellowship. So, grandparents bring your grandchildren. There is no admission fee, just come out and enjoy the fun. Supper will be waiting for you. The Center is located across from the YMCA at College Hill. For more information, call Peggy or Reba at 772-2438.
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Caregiver Support Group: Cindy Wilkins from the Haywood County Health Dept. will host a Caregivers seminar and support group Monday, June 30, at the Brownsville Senior Center beginning at 10 a.m. All caregivers are invited to attend. Everyone will be able to ask questions and share. For more information, call Reba or Peggy at the Center, 772-2438.
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