JANUARY 2009

Superintendent's Reception: The community is invited to meet the new Director Marlon King at a reception in his honor Monday January 5, from 3 to 6 p.m., at the College Hill Center on North Grand.
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Free Weight Management Classes: Curves of Brownsville is offering free weight management classes beginning Saturday, January 10, at 10 a.m. Classes will be 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. Read more here ...
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Haywood County Baptist Association Wild Game Supper: All men are invited to bring your favorite wild game dishes prepared and ready to eat along with any side items you'd like to bring. The event will take place Saturday, January 10, 6 p.m., at Zion Baptist Church located at 1733 Upper Zion Road. Bro. Morris Anderson, Maryville, Tenn., will be the guest speaker. For more information, please contact Grover Westover, 731-780-2001.
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One Day Revival: Evangelist Jerry Drace, Humboldt, Tenn., will be the guest speaker for a one day Revival to be held Sunday January 11, at Harmony Baptist Church. Services will be held at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Everyone is invited. For more information, call 731-780-2001.
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BBA Meeting: The Brownsville Business Association will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, January 20, 5:30 p.m., in the Delta Room behind Backyard Barbecue, 703 East Main St. All members are encouraged to attend. Election of the 2009 Board of Directors will take place and you must be present to vote. Everyone is invited. For more information about the BBA, visit www.allaboutbrownsville.net/bba.
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Toddler Time at the Library: Toddler time at the Elma Ross Public Library will be held Monday January 5, at 11 a.m. Parents are encouraged to bring their toddlers and enjoy lots of stories, songs, puppets, crafts and a snack. Toddler time will only be offered once during the month of January.
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Lunch 'N Learn at the Library: Lunch and Learn is planned for Wednesday, January 28, 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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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, January 20, at the Hibachi Restaurant on Dupree St. For more information, please contact Commander Ray Dixon at 731-772-0400.
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Avalon: The churches of Haywood County will host "An Evening of Worship with Avalon" Friday, January 9, 7:30 p.m., at Christ Church (2120 Anderson Ave.). Avalon is a well-known Christian Contemporary group and everyone is invited to attend this very special concert. Tickets are $10 general admission and Artist Circle seating is $15 per person. Tickets are available at Brownsville Baptist Church. For more information, contact Jonathan or Jan Yates at 731-772-9753.
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UT Alumni: The Haywood County Chapter of the University of Tennessee Alumni Association invites you to hear UT Women's Athletics Director Joan Cronan Thursday, January 15, 12 noon , at the College Hill Center. This is the annual meeting of the alumni association. Cost is $10 per person and reservations are required by Monday, January 12. Contact Jo Matherne, 779-1117 or jmatherne@insouth.com, to make reservations or for more information.
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Joint UT/Memphis Basketball: UTK and UofM have a friendly rivalry when it comes to "roundball" and the two alumni groups are invited to watch the most anticipated game of the season for both teams. Bring your favorite TV viewing snack to share (also BYOB) and wear your team colors for a fun afternoon of watching the game. Tip-off time is 2:30 p.m. at 916 Lee Avenue, Brownsville. You may RSVP by calling 731-779-1117 or e-mail jmatherne@insouth.com.
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A Brownsville Homecoming II: The Brownsville Haywood County Arts Council will present "A Brownsville Homecoming II" Saturday, January 31, 7 p.m., at the Ann Marks Performing Arts Center. A night of gospel singing featuring some of Brownsville's best. The concert is under the direction if Richard Dickerson, Minister of Music at Woodmont Baptist Church in Nashville, Tenn., and assisted by Jennifer SImmons Milligan, formerly of Brownsville. Tickets are $12.50 per adult and $5 per student. Tickets are available at Livingston's, Insouth Bank and the Arts Council office. More information is available by calling the Arts Council at 731-772-4883.
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Caregiver Support Group: Caregivers are invited to attend the monthly support group meeting Monday, January 26. Haywood County Health Department's Cindy Wilkins will conduct the seminar. This month's focus will be "Crimes and Seniors." 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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One Day Revival at Zion: Zion Baptist Church invites you to attend a one-day revival Sunday, January 11. Evangelist Morris Anderson will be the guest speaker at the 9 and 11 a.m. services and Sunday evening at 7 p.m. For more information, contact Bro. Mark Conway at 731-1487 or 731-780-1564.
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One Day Revival at Calvary: Rev. Larry Kirk will be the guest speaker for a one-day revival to be held Sunday, January 11, at Calvary Baptist Church, 624 Hatchie Avenue. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Everyone is invited. For more information, call 731-772-0192.
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Hatchie Fall Fest: All those interested in helping to organize and begin planning the 2009 Hatchie Fall Fest are asked to meet Monday, January 12, 5:30 p.m., at the Wyatt Duke National Guard Armory on Morgan St. Volunteers can also call 731-780-5144 or e-mail Sonia for more information.
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Volunteer Orientation: Want to help others? Become a VOLUNTEER for the Exchange Club Carl Perkins Center. Opportunities to assist are endless! Attend orientation Sunday, January 25, 2-4 p.m., at the Carl Perkins Center located at 130 Boyd Avenue, Brownsville. Feel free to bring a friend. For more information, call 731-772-8378 or e-mail haywood@carlperkinscenter.org. Please RSVP in advance.
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2009 Master Gardener Class: Sign-up for the 2009 Master Gardener class to be held beginning Thursday, January 22. If you want to learn about all aspects of gardening and landscaping, this is the class for you. The class will be 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. The class dates are as follows: Jan. 22, Jan. 29, 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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Relay for Life Kickoff: Everyone is invited to attend the 13th Annual American Cancer Society Relay for Life Kickoff on Friday, January 16, at 7:30 a.m., in the lobby of Haywood Park Community Hospital. We are urging all cancer surviors to attend, and the whole community is invited. If you do not have a team and would like to start one, please contact Carolyn Flagg at (731)772-0425 or (731)225-2570. Free continental breakfast will be served.
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What is a Hospitalist?: Dr. Connie Nickelson, Hospitalist for Haywood Park Community Hospital, will be speaking on "What is a Hosptialist?". The program will start at 5 p.m., Thursday, January 22, in the lobby of Haywood Park Community Hospital. Everyone is invited to attend. A FREE light meal will be served. For more information, please contact Glenda Wilson or Jamie Ferge at (731)772-4110.
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Preventing Burglaries: Learn how to protect your home and property at the January 29 meeting of the East Haywood County Neighborhood Watch. The Sheriff's Department will be on hand to give tips on protecting our homes and also talk about drug recognition. Haywood County Solid Waste Director Clinton Neal will give a brief presentation on recycling. Everyone is invited to attend. Meeting will be held at Bluff Creek Baptist Church, 3480 Dr. Hess Road and begins at 7 p.m. For more information, contact Becky Booth at 731-780-2641.
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