February 2010

BBA Meeting: The Brownsville Business Association will hold its meeting on Tuesday, February 16, 5:30 p.m., in the Delta Room behind Backyard Barbecue, 703 East Main St. All members are encouraged to attend. We will install new officers at this meeting. Everyone is invited. For more information about the BBA, visit www.shopbrownsvilletn.com.
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Toddler Time at the Library: Toddler time at the Elma Ross Public Library will be held Monday, February 1 & 22, 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 24, 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, February 16, at the Hibachi Restaurant on Dupree St. For more information, please contact Commander Ray Dixon at 731-772-0400.
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Master Gardener Class: The 2010 Tennessee Master Gardener Class will be held February 4 - April 15, 6-8 p.m., each Thursday evening at the UT Extension office, 130 South Wilson. Cost is $75. Sign-up by calling the Extension office at 731-772-2861 or at the first class on February 4.
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Bethel University MBA Program: An information session about Bethel University's MBA program will be held Thursday, February 4, at 51 Murray Guard Dr., in Jackson. Call Catherine Foster to RSVP and for more information, 731-358-9260.
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Valentine's Ball: The annual Relay for Life Valentine's Ball will be held Friday, February 12, from 7 - 11 p.m., at the National Guard Armory on Morgan Street. The event will feature music, dancing and lots of good food. Entertainment for the night will be by Smooth Jazz ProgressionProceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society. Tickets are $20 per person and available at Haywood Park Community Hospital, First South Bank, Insouth Bank, First State Bank, City Hall, Delta Heritage Center or from any Relay Team member or call 731-772-0425.
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Taste of New Orleans Fundraiser: Th Class of 2010 Leadership Haywood County will host a Mardi Gras fundraiser to benefit Haywood County Multi-Handicap Center on Tuesday, February 16, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., at the First South Bank Community Room, located behind Jelano's Restaurant on West Main. Dine in and carry out will be available for $7 per plate. Orders of 5 or more can be delivered. A plate will include red beans and rice with smoked sausage, roll, dessert and drink. Deadline to pre-order is February 15. Call Tracy Taylor at 731-443-2229, Debbie Jones at 731-780-1949, or Vicki Williams at 731-780-1559, to pre-order or for more information.
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FREE Weight Management Class: Curves of Brownsville will host a Free Weight Management Class on Saturday, February 13, from 9-11:30 a.m. Curves is located on West Main Street across from Jelano's. Permanent results without permanent dieting. Free for members and non-members. Men and women are welcome. Call to sign-up, 731-779-9400.
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Friends of the Library Annual Meeting: The Friends of the Library Annual Meeting will take place on Tuesday, February 16, at 6 p.m. Guest speaker will be Beverly Greene Bond, Associate Professor of History, University of Memphis. She and a co-editor have complied "Tennessee Women: Their Lives and Times." Make reservations by call the Library at 731-772-9534. A meal will be available for a small fee.
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Farm and Estate Planning Workshop: The University of Tennessee Extension, along with First State Bank, will sponsor a Farm and Estate Planning conference on February 23-24, at the Ann Marks Performing Arts Center, College Hill. The workshops will include family communication, business and estate planning, record keeping, conservation easements and more. Registration is now open. Register before February 9th for $25 per family. Registrations after the 9th will be $30. Fee includes morning and evening refreshments and all conference materials. Space is limited. Call 731-772-2861 or stop by the Extension office at 130 South Wilson to register.
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East Haywood County Neighborhood Watch Meeting: Lt. Shawn Williams will be guest speaker at the February meeting of East Haywood Neighborhood Watch Association. The meeting will be held Thursday, February 11, 7 p.m., at Holly Grove Baptist Church. Williams will discuss gang activity in Haywood County and share suggestions for parents concerning gang activity and media influences on young people. Williams is a member of the Brownsville Police Department and president of the Tennessee Gang Investigators Association. For more information about the meeting, call Becky Booth at 731-780-2641.
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Brownsville Homecoming III: [Rescheduled - January 30 tickets still good for new date] Brownsville-Haywood County Art Council will present "A Brownsville Homecoming III" on Fri., February 19, 7 p.m. at the Marks Performing Art Center at College Hill. This is a night of gospel singing featuring some of Brownsville's best!! This is one of our most popular events for the community and will be the third year to produce this program. The cast varies some each year, but the enjoyment is always the same. Richard Dickerson, Minister of Music at Woodmont Baptist in Nashville,will be director & Jennifer Simmons Milligan will assist with the production. This is a fun family event with the entire cast on stage to perform & support each other. Tickets can be purchased at Livingston's , Insouth Bank Main Branch, from Board members, and at the door. Tickets prices are Adults- $12.50, Students- $6.00 For further information call Arts Council office - 772-4883.
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Spaghetti Supper & Cake Walk: District 7 Fire Department of Belle Eagle will sponsor their annual Spaghetti Supper and Cake Walk on Saturday, February 20, 6 p.m., at the Old Bradford School. All proceeds will benefit the District 7 Fire Department.
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Haywood County Master Gardener Association Monthly Meeting: The Haywood County Master Gardeners will hold their monthly meeting Tuesday, February 23, at 6 p.m., at the West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center. Topic will be spring landscape projects. All Haywood County Master Gardeners are encouraged to attend. Dessert and drinks will be served.
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Wrestling Benefit: There will be a wrestling benefit Friday, February 19, at the Parks and Recreation building on Boyd Ave. (old armory) at 7 p.m. Proceeds from this event will help with the medical expenses of Nicole Ward. Ward is the 18-year-old daughter of Scott and Janet Ward. Ward broke her back and is paralyzed from her chest down as a result of an automobile accident Thanksgiving weekend. Purchase tickets in advance by calling 731-780-5140 or 731-780-1711.
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