February 2009

Toddler Time at the Library: Toddler time at the Elma Ross Public Library will be held Monday February 2, 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, February 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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BBA Meeting: The Brownsville Business Association will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, February 17, 5:30 p.m., in the Delta Room behind Backyard Barbecue, 703 East Main St. Everyone is invited. Mayor Webb Banks will be the special guest Speaker. He will present the plans for the downtown renovations. For more information about the BBA, visit www.allaboutbrownsville.net/bba.
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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, February 17, at the Hibachi Restaurant on Dupree St. For more information, please contact Commander Ray Dixon at 731-772-0400.
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King & Queen of Hearts Pageant: The King & Queen of Hearts Pageant to benefit the Brownsville-Haywood County Humane Society will be held Saturday, February 7, beginning at 10 a.m. at the Ann Marks Performing Arts Center, Brownsville. The pageant is open to boys ages 0-8 years and girls ages 0-21 years. Queens from the 6-9, 10-12, 13-15 and 16-21 age groups will qualify to compete in the Strawberry Territorial Revues. Mandatory registration fee is $20 if prepaid by January 24 or $25 at the door. Optional categories are $10 each, and contestants may enter all categories (there are 7) for $45 (prepaid) or $55 at the door. Entry forms and more information are available by contacting Linda Timbes, 731-661-0925, or Karley Bond, 731-616-5350. All proceeds from the event will be donated to the Humane Society. Admission fees to the pageant are $3 for adults, $1 for children under 12. One parent per contestant is admitted free.
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Sweethearts & the Blues: You are invited to a special Valentines Dinner and Dance "Sweethearts & the Blues" featuring the music of Mickey Rogers and the Soul Master Band Saturday, February 14, at the Brownsville Country Club. Dinner, prepared by Greg Morris and Allen Currie, will begin at 6:30 p.m., with entertainment following at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 per person. For more information, contact David Duke at 731-772-4146 or 731-780-5291.
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2009 Master Gardener Class: This class began Thursday, January 22. If you want to learn about all aspects of gardening and landscaping, this is the class for you. The class is taught on Thursday evenings at the Haywood County Agriculture Building, 100 South Wilson, Brownsville. If there are sufficient numbers, the staff will also conduct 9 a.m. - 12 noon sessions. Remaining class dates are Feb. 5, Feb. 12, Feb. 19, Feb. 26, Mar. 5, Mar. 12, Mar. 19 and Mar. 26. Call 731-772-2861 for class details and costs.
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Free Weight Management Classes: (NOTE: New Location) Curves of Brownsville, 317 West Main St., is offering a free weight management classes on Saturday, February 14, at 10 a.m. Classes are taught by Curves' Registered Dietician Nadia Rodman and facilitated by weight management coaches from Curves of Brownsville. Classes are open to members and non-members. For more information, call 731-779-9400.
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Dining with Diabetes: UT Extension presents "Dining with Diabetes." Diabetics and people who care for them willlearn how to effectively manage diabetes and receive recipes and cooking tips during this 4-session class. Classes will meet from 3-5 p.m., on Thursday afternoons in February at the Haywood Park Community Hospital dining room. Class size is limited to 25 and you must pre-register. Call 731-772-2861 for more details and to sign up. Classes are free to the public.
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City Ward 4 Neighborhood Watch Organizational Meeting: Thursday, February 5, 2009, 6 p.m., at City Hall, Brownsville. This will be an organizational meeting for residents of City Wards 2 & 4 to develop a Neighborhood Watch Community Organization. Wards 2 & 4 include the following streets and neighborhoods: Hatchie, Cooper, Anderson (out to the bypass), South Washington, Haywood, Jefferson, South Bond, South Park, Marge & Felicia. City Alderman Carolyn Flagg, former county commissioner Goldie Harwell, and resident Martha Lyle Ford are contacts for the event. All area residents are encouraged to come and participate. For more information, you may call Martha Lyle Ford at 731.780.6737.
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Small Business Survival: Learn key survival techniques to keep your small business thriving in rough economic times Thursday, February 5, at the Chamber of Commerce. Co-sponsored by the Tennessee Small Business Development Centers, Brownsville Haywood County Chamber of Commerce and the Brownsville Business Association. There is no cost for this very informative seminar and it will be offered twice that day, noon and 5:30 p.m., giving everyone an opportunity to attend. Contact the chamber to reserve your seat, 731-772-2893. Please specify which session you plan to attend.
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Hatchie Fall Fest: All interested parties are invited to attend the monthly meeting of the Hatchie Fall Fest planning committee. Plans are underway for the 2009 event to be held October 17. The meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m., at the National Guard Armory on Morgan St. For more information, call 731-780-5144.
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Valentine Banquet: Haywood County Relay for Life will host a Valentine Banquet Saturday, February 14, 7 p.m., at the National Guard Armory on Morgan St. Everyone is invited and tickets are $15.00. They can be purchased at INSOUTH Bank, First South Bank or any Relay for Life team member. Last year's event was a great success and the food and entertainment was wonderful. All proceeds go to the Haywood County Relay for Life. Dress is casually sharp, you don’t have to have evening attire to attend, just come join you’re friends for an evening of dining ,dancing and fun.
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Lasco Portrait Gift Cards: Lasco Relay for Life Team is selling portrait gift cards for $9.95. There are two different packages: Pkg. 1: “Treasures in the Attic” includes (2) 8 x 10, (4) 5 x 7, and 16 wallets (Value $30) This package is for children and clothing is provided to children age 3 months to 10 years. Pkg. 2: “Classic Treasure” includes (1) 8 x 10 of family. A family consists of parents and children or married couples without children. For more information call Janet Ward at 731-779-1832 or 731-780-5140. You can also contact Vicki Williams at 731-779-1800, or Joy Williams at 731-779-1853. All proceeds go to the Lasco Relay for Life team. Deadline for calling is February 25,2009.
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Hatchie National Wildlife Public Meeting: A special public meeting will be held Thursday, February 12, beginning at 6:30 p.m., at the UT Extension office, to seek public input about some proposed recreational changes at the Refuge. Read more here...
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Give Blood: The Lifeline Blood Services Bloodmobile will be in Brownsville on the court square Friday, February 20, from noon to 6 p.m.. All donors will receive a gift. Please remember to bring a photo ID.
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Rupture Booksigning: Haywood County Native Scott Pearson's debut novel "Rupture" has recently been released and Pearson will be meeting old friends and signing copies of his book at a Book Signing Sunday, February 15, from 2-4 p.m., at College Hill Center. Books will be available for purchase at the signing and will soon be available at Books-A-Million in Jackson.
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Haywood County in the 1960s: Filmographer and Writer David Lubin will recount his adventures in Brownsville and Haywood County during the early 1960s at an exhibit and presentation to be held Saturday, February 21, at the Dunbar Carver High School on East Jefferson St. The time will be announced soon. Bio of Lubin.
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Stew Luncheon: Parks & Recreation Relay Team is offering a Stew Luncheon Friday, February 20, beginning at 11 a.m., at the Parks & Rec. building on Boyd Ave., to benefit Relay for Life. Cost is $6 for plate or $22 per gallon (please provide your own container). They will deliver, but all delivery orders must be placed by Thursday, Feb. 19. Call 731-772-6693 to place an order. Plate includes stew, crackers, dessert and a drink. Eat in or carry out.
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Caregiver Support Group: Caregivers are invited to attend the monthly support group meeting Monday, February 23. Haywood County Health Department's Cindy Wilkins will conduct the seminar. This month's focus will be "A Good Nights Sleep." All caregivers are encouraged to attend the 10 a.m. meeting at the Brownsville Senior Center. For more information, please contact Peggy or Reba at 731-772-2438.
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