October 2010

BBA Meeting: The Brownsville Business Association will hold its meeting on Tuesday, October 20, 5:30 p.m., in the Delta Room behind Backyard Barbecue, 703 East Main St. All members are encouraged to attend. 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, October 4 & 18, 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, October 27, 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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31st Annual Tennessee Trash Car Show: This year will mark the 31st Tennessee Trash Car Show in Brownsville. The event will take place Sunday, October 17. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and judging will begin at noon. the event will take place at the WOW/Elma Ross Public Library. Entry fee is $25 per car and all proceeds will benefit the Haywood County Multiple Disability Class. For more information, contact Tim Sills, 731-780-6061 or Wayne McCool, 731-772-9276.
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Miss Hatchie Pageant: Miss Hatchie 2010 will be crowned at the Miss Hatchie Pageant Saturday, October 23, beginning at 10 a.m. Girls up to age 21 will compete in 9 age categories. A queen and four alternates will be chosen. Preregister before October 15 to receive a 10% discount. Entry forms will be available soon.
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Trick or Treat with Me: Brownsville merchants invite children up to age 12 to trick or treat with them. Select merchants will be open late to greet children and share treats. Trick or treat with Me will take place from 4-7 p.m. Sponsored by the Brownsville Business Association.

1. A&B Printing, 1202 Anderson Avenue

   2. All Care Chiropractic, 37 South Wilson

   3. All That's Victoria, 9 South Lafayette

   4. Brownsville Funeral Home, grassy lot on court square

   5. Brownsville Radio, 42 South Washington

   6. Brownsville Religious Center, 50 South Washington

   7. City Pawn Shop, 18 East Jefferson

   8. Comfort Inn, 120 Sunny Hill Cove, behind McDonald's

   9. Crye-Leike Real Estate Specialists, 19 North Court

  10. Lee Berry State Farm, 1014 East Main St.

  11. Merle Norman & Traditions Gifts, 255 West Main Street

  12. New Wave Communications, 48 S. Washington

  13. Pat's Fabrics, 1210 Anderson Avenue

  14. Personal Expressions Home Furnishings, 18 North Lafayette

  15. Sunrise Inn, 328 West Main St.

  16. The Coffee Pot, 257 West Main St.

  17. The Computer Patch, 19 South Lafayette

  18. The Economy Store, 4-5 p.m. only, 28 South Court

  19. The Paisley Corner, 17 South Lafayette

  20. T-Shirts Plus, 63 South Washington

  21. Veranda Restaurant, 326 West Main Street

  22. West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center, 121 Sunny Hill Cove, behind McDonald's

  23. Williams Insurance Agency, 55 South Washington

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Hatchie Fall Fest Scarecrow Contest: The annual Scarecrow Contest, sponsored by the Haywood County Master Gardeners will take place Saturday, October 9, at 5 p.m. on the courthouse lawn. Everyone is invited to enter. Entry forms available soon.
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Grand Opening Merle Norman - Traditions Gifts: Merle Norman - Traditions Gifts has moved to 255 West Main (formerly Kimmie's Image Salon. Owner Darlene Knox and all the gang invite you to their Grand Opening at this new location on Friday, October 1, at 10 a.m. Everyone is invited.
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March for Babies: The annual March for Babies walk will be held Saturday, October 2 beginning at College Hill Center on North Grand Ave. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. and the walk begins at 10. There will be a picnic on the lawn at College Hill and an Awards Ceremony directly after the March for Babies.  Everyone is invited to get a team and participate. All proceeds benefit the March of Dimes. For more information, contact Jeannie Patrick at (731) 668-1023.
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Freedom Fund & Awards Banquet: The Haywood County Branch of the NAACP will hold its annual Freedom Fund & Awards Banquet on Saturday, October 9, at Carver High School Gym, 709 East Jefferson Street, Brownsville. There will be a "Meet & Greet" reception from 5- 5:45 p.m., and the banquet will begin at 6 p.m. The guest speaker for the evening will be the dynamic pastor Dr. Rosalyn Nichols of Freedom's Chapel Christian Church, Memphis. Tickets for the event are $35 in advance and $40 at the door. For additional information, please contact Andrea Bond-Johnson at 731-780-4837.
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Your Field of Flags: A magnificent display of over 400 American Flags in honor or memory of our dear loved ones will be on display October 25 – November 15 on the Haywood County Courthouse lawn and the Brownsville City Hall lawn. A special Commemoration Ceremony will be held Veteran’s Day, November 11, at noon, at the courthouse. You may purchase a flag by contact any Exchange club member or the Chamber of Commerce, 121 West Main St., 731-772-2193.
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5^th Annual Marla Angotti Memorial 5K/10K Run: This annual run, sponsored by the 15^th Review Club and in memory of Marla Angotti, will be held Saturday, October 30, at College Hill Center. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and race begins at 9 a.m. Each participant receives a t-shirt and metals will be given in the top 3 overall for 5K and 10K. Proceeds benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and local scholarships. For more information and to register, contact Julie Hooper at 731-499-2720 or by e-mail at julie.hooper0@gmail.com. More info is also available at www.marlaangottirun.com.
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HJH Car Wash: The Haywood Junior High Soccer teams and Booster Club will have a Car Wash Saturday, October 2, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., in the E. W. James Parking Lot. Your support is greatly appreciated.
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HYS Fish Plates: The Haywood Youth Sports (local youth football league) will be selling fish plates on Friday, October 8, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Parks and Recreation building on Boyd Ave., for $7 per plate. Plates will consist of fish, spaghetti, white beans, slaw, cornbread and dessert. For pre-orders call 780-5628 or 780-4132. Proceeds go toward refurbishing football equipment.
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Conversations at High Noon: The Dunbar-Carver Museum, 709 East Jefferson, will present "Conversations at High Noon" beginning Wednesday, October 13, and continuing on the second Wednesday of each month. This month's subject is "Traces of the Trade: Screening of a film that chronicles a Rhode island family's attempts to come to grips with its slave trading past. Bring your lunch and drinks will be provided. For more information, visit http://www.carverdunbaralumni.com/Dunbar_Carver_Museum.html
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The Standards Perform at College Hill: The Brownsville-Haywood County Arts Council will present their first event of the season Thurs., Oct 14 at 7 p.m., at the Marks Performing Art Center at College Hill; "The Standards - Music for everyone." The Standards will be returning to Brownsville after two years. These five brothers will present programs in 3 of our schools on the 14th and then perform that evening. A key element to what makes them appealing to many different age groups is that they primarily sing songs that are known as "Standards" - you know and have heard them. Come enjoy the talent of these five brothers - a brotherhood that is sure to inspire, motivate and entertain everyone. Their unique style of music with infectious harmony speaks to all generations and cultures of music lovers. Tickets are available at Livingston's, Insouth Bank Main Branch, Arts Council Board members & at the door. For further information - call Arts Council office -772-4883.
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Ward 2 Community Meeting: Ward 2 will have a neighborhood Watch & Community Meeting Thursday, October 21, 6 p.m., at the WOW building, East Main and Boyd Ave. All residents and concerned citizens are invited to attend, ask questions, give comments and exchange ideas regarding how to improve our neighborhoods. Jeremy Gray, Administrator of Haywood Park Community Hospital, will be the guest speaker and will share what's new at Haywood Park. Refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Alderman Carolyn Flagg at 731-772-0425.
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Union Grove Stew: Union Grove United Methodist Church will host its annual Stew on Saturday, October 23. They are accepting pre-orders only. Cost is $20 per gallon, containers provided, and can be picked up at the church beginning at noon. To place your order, call Tara at 731-780-1328.
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Annual Zion Stew for Missions: begins at 9:00 a.m. and going til 4 p.m. Come join us for lunch or stop by and purchase a gallon of delicious stew. Also, many wonderful home-baked items will be available for purchase.....cakes, pies, homemade rolls, cinnamon rolls, etc. In addition, a variety of gift items and home-canned items will be for sale. All proceeds go toward funding missions projects for the Church. For Further information call Betty Morris at 731-225-5667.
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Zion Revival Meeting: Bro. Frank Bowling – Evangelist - October 24th – 27th Sunday Morning Services at 9 & 11 a.m. Service each night at 7 p.m. Free Hamburger Supper Sunday night at 6 p.m.; Monday October 26 - REVIVAL MEETING 7 p.m.; Tuesday October 27 - REVIVAL MEETING 7 p.m.; Wednesday, October 28 - REVIVAL MEETING 7 p.m.
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Poplar Corner "Revival for the Home": Poplar Corner Baptist Church at 1010 Boyd Ave. will hold revival services Oct. 24th-27th. The theme is "Revival for the Home". The guest speaker, Rev. Lucas Hurd from Knoxville, TN, specializes in relationships and his messages will be geared to assist those who desire to strengthen or heal their relationships, specifically those within the home. Services: Sunday - 10 AM and 6 PM; Monday-Wednesday - 7 PM. Call the church at (731) 772-0950 if you have any questions.
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UT Extension Celebrates 100 Years: Thursday, October 28, you are invited to the Extension Office, 100 South Wilson, to help celebrate UT Extension's 100 year birthday. There will be food and fellowship as we celebrate this great public service provider. The event will start at 6 pm and end at 8 pm. There will be all types of mementos on display. Please RSVP before October 22, so that appropriate food can be ordered. Call 731-772-2861.
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Family Fall Fest: Brownsville Baptist Church invites everyone to the Family Fall Festival on Sunday, October 31 from 5:30-8:00 P.M.. We will have everything that makes for a great festival: carnival-style games, a cake walk, a bouncing castle, candy, hamburgers, hot dogs and prizes. Costumes are welcome- but no scary costumes, please. Admission donation is 50 cents per person with a maximum of $2.00 per family. Free admission for everyone who brings two cans of food for our food drive.
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Bethel MAEd Information Session: Bethel MAEd invites you to a information session on Thurs. Oct. 28, at 4-5 p.m., at the Chamber of Commerce (downstairs conference room). The next MAEd class starts November 13. The online applications fee will be waived until October 29. Please share with others to continue their education. For more information, contact Catherine Foster at 731-358-9260.

The Finchers in Concert: The Finchers will be in concert at Calvary Baptist Church, 624 Hatchie, on Sunday, October 31 at 4 p.m.  Everyone is invited to attend the gospel singing and fellowship afterwards.