September 2009

Toddler Time at the Library: Toddler time at the Elma Ross Public Library will be held Monday September 21, 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, September 23, 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, September 15, 5:30 p.m., in the Delta Room behind Backyard Barbecue, 703 East Main St. Everyone is invited. 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, September 15, at the Hibachi Restaurant on Dupree St. For more information, please contact Commander Ray Dixon at 731-772-0400.
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1st Annual Gospel Music Festival: Faith Deliverance Church, invites the community to its first annual Gospel Music Festival Saturday, September 19, from 3-6 p.m., at Volunteer Park. The event will be hosted by Pastow Will and Hazel Boyd an includes free food and drink. For more information, contact Sharon Maclin or Pam Winters, 731-988-8713.
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Trooper John Gregory Mann Downhome Picnic: The Community is invited to the Trooper John Gregory Mann Downhome Picnic, Friday, September 4, 6:30 p.m., at Woodlawn Missionary Baptist Church, off of Hwy. 19 W. at Woodlawn Road. There will be a memorial concert featuring Trooper Mann's mother, Lollie Lee Mann, The Gospellettes of Lauderdale County and Frank Beard on Saxophone. Following the concert, fried fish, slaw and spaghetti will be available. Donations accepted.
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How to Write a Resume: INSOUTH Bank in conjunction with Bethel University will be offering a short seminar on How to Write Resumes on Wednesday, September 9. It will be held in the bank's downstairs lounge and space is limited. The speaker will cover action words to include in your resume, how to dress for an interview, proper body language, etc. There will be two sessions with lunch provided at both at 11:00 and again at 1:00.  RSVP at 731-779-1161. This is a free seminar and lunch is free.
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Mt. Pleasant Stew: Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church, 315 Mt. Pleasant Rd., in the Hillville Community, will host a stew on Saturday, September 5. Stew will be ready at noon. Cost is $5 quart or $18 a gallon. For more information, or to place an order, call 731-254-8463.
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Ribbon Cutting: First United Methodist Church will hold an official Ribbon Cutting for its new building addition on Thursday, September 10, at 2 p.m. FUMC is located at 117 East Franklin St. Everyone is invited.
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Open House: All That's Victoria will host an Open House Thursday, September 17, from 5-8 p.m. Everyone is invited. All That's Victoria is located on the corner of South Lafayette and West Main St. (former Roy's Drug Store building).
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Community Express Workshop: Start ups, full time and part time business owners are eligible to attend a free workshop. The Community and Patriot Express Workshop will focus on businesses who wish to expand and are looking for loans. Learn step by step how to apply for an SBA Community Express Loan and Patriot Loans for Veterans. The workshop will take place Tuesday, September 15, from 9-11 a.m., at the Chamber of Commerce, 121 West Main St. Seating is limited and filled on a first come - first serve basis. Call 731-772-2893 to reserve your seat.
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Class Reunion: The Class of 1984 will host its 25th class reunion Friday, September 18 and Saturday, September 19. Fridaynight activities will be held at The Tent from 6-8 p.m. A banquet will be held Saturday night in Jackson. For more information, contact 901-331-0200 or 731-225-8026.
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Gumbo Lunch: Haywood Park Community Hospital March of Dimes team will host a Gumbo Lunch Friday, September 25, from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Gumbo, rice, dessert and a drink will be available for $5. All proceeds will benefit the March of Dimes. The event will take place in the Haywood Park Community Hospital cafeteria.
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Revival: Poplar Corner Baptist Church will hold Revival Services from September 13-16. Sunday services will be at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. and Monday -Wednesday services will be at 7 p.m. nightly.Bro. Eddie Mallonee will be the guest speaker.
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End of Summer Bash: Crestview Health Care and Rehabilitation Center will host an End of Summer Bash Saturday, September 12, beginning at 10 a.m. Activitites for all ages will be available. The community is invited to attend.
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Parents, Teens and Sex: Right Choices of West Tennessee is a federally funded community-based abstinence education program that is currently being taught in the Haywood County Schools, grades 6-12. The community is invited to meet Mary Catherine Gatlin of Right Choice and learn about the program and the information that is being given to our children. The program "Parents, Teens and Sex: Raising Abstinent Teens in a Hypersexual World" will begin at 6 p.m., Tuesday, September 22, at Brownsville Baptist Church.
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Spaghetti Lunch: INSOUTH Bank will host a spaghetti fundraiser for the March of Dimes Tuesday, September 29 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., at the INSOUTH Operations center, 180 Peachtree Plaza. Eat In, Carry Out or delivery is available. Lunch will consist of spaghetti, slaw, roll and dessert for $6. Call the bank for more information or to place an order.
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Allen Baptist Church Revival: Allen Baptist Church will hold 4 days of Revival beginning Sunday, September 20 - Wednesday, September 23. Sunday services will be held at 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday - Wednesday a Noon Day Teaching will be held with lunchprovided and a nightly service at 7 p.m. Guest Evangelist is Dr. Bill Day. Allen Baptist Church is located on Hwy. 79 N.
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Fun Tournament: Brownsville Country Club's annual Fun Tournament will be held Friday, September 25. Lunch will be served 11:30 a.m. and Tee Time will be at 12:30 p.m. This is a four person scramble. Entry fee is $200 per team and includes complimentary beverages throughout the tournament. Only first 18 teams registered may participate. For more information, contat John Finn, 731-772-2511 or the BCC Pro Shop, 731-772-0892.
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Live on the Lawn: The Brownsville Haywood County Arts Council will kick off this season on Sunday, September 27, at 3 p.m., with "Live on the Lawn" free concert at College Hill. This year a new group will perform - "Blend" is an A cappela, Doo Wop quartet who will bring back fun loving memories of the 50s and 60s. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and families to College Hill for 90 minutes of fun. In case of rain, concert will move to the Ann Marks Performing Arts Center. For more information, call the Arts Council office at 731-772-4883.
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Rayz Tanning Anniversary: Rayz Tanning Salon and boutique will celebrate 1 year in business on Friday, September 18. Owner Terry Knight invites the community to drop by for refreshments throughout the day. Rayz is located at 19 South Lafayette on the square.
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Class of 1994 Reunion: HHS Class of 1994 will hold its 15 year reunion Friday, September 25, at the Old National Guard Armory, Boyd Ave., from  5-10 p.m. We will be reminiscing about the 'good ol' days!!! Please do not wait until the 20 year reunion to catch up with old friends and familiar faces. We want this night to be enjoyable and memorable, and we cannot do that without participation from EVERYONE. The cost is $25 singles/$45 couples. Fees can be mailed to HHS c/o 1994, 210 North Lafayette Avenue, Brownsville, TN 38012; or contact Lakesha Newson 901-218-9395, Karetha Taylor-Miller 731-780-3812, or Tracy Jones Taylor 731-443-2229. We are also taking orders for T-shirts to wear on Friday night for anyone who would like one. The t-shirts are purple with the tomcat logo printed on the front trimmed in white. They are priced as follows: sizes S, M, L, & XL -- $7.15; 2XL -- $8.78; 3XL -- $9.60; 4XL -- $10.43; 5XL -- $11.25; & 6XL --$12.00. For t-shirt information contact Jocelyn Flagg at jocelynflagg@hotmail.com or 731-432-2322. For additional information, please contact Taronta Hayes Carvin 731-443-0841, Stacy Taylor 731-697-7820 & Tracy Taylor 731-443-2229.