All About Brownsville - March 28, 2008

& Haywood County

March 28, 2008

Volume 4, Issue 12

Recipe of the Week: Catfish Gumbo

I have some exciting news to share this week.

First. All About Brownsville has been featured in the March Connected Tennessee eCommunity Newsletter. This was very exciting for me and I am delighted with the resulting article. I will definitely be at the Haywood County Kick-off meeting on April 1. Hope you will, too.

Second. I’d like to introduce you to a new feature on All About Brownsville – a Community Blog. Blogging is new to me and the idea actually came from an AAB reader. Her hope, and mine, is that this will give you a place to share your ideas and thoughts on Brownsville and Haywood County. I shared the link with a few friends while testing, so there are some comments already posted for you to read and comment on.

Tuesday is April Fool’s Day, but there’s nothing foolish about the Town Hall Meeting planned for that night. The Haywood County Coalition invites everyone, and especially youth, to participate in this very important conversation about drugs, alcohol and tobacco use in our community. If you can’t make the meeting, Rev. Brent Porterfield has asked that you post your comments on the AAB Blog and he will share them on Tuesday night.

It’s time for Flocked for a Cure. That’s right. The pink flamingos are back! Beginning April 1, you can flock a friend for $10. Of course, it’ll also cost your friend $10 to be deflocked. It’s all in fun and sponsored by Insouth Bank Relay for Life team. Call 731-779-0244.

The Curves Food Drive is still going strong. Their goal is 2,000 lbs., and on Wednesday they only lacked 300 lbs. reaching the goal. The food will be donated to our local food banks, Carl Perkins Center and Mustard Seed. The Mustard Seed has already distributed food to more than 300 families this year, so this food is very much needed. If you would like to donate, take items to Curves of Brownsville, 140 S. Dupree, by Monday, March 31. Let’s make absolutely sure that the goal is reached.

~ Sonia

Friday, March 28

Singing at the Center

The Brownsville Senior Center invites everyone to "Singing at the Center" Friday, March 28, from 6-8 p.m. This is a family time for people of all ages to come together for an evening at relaxation with fun, food, fellowship and music. Anyone interested in singing or playing a musical instrument should call the center for a time slot. This is a family event. Join us for a delightful evening. There is no admission charge and supper will be waiting for you. For more information, call Peggy or Reba at 772-2438.

Power Lab! Vacation Bible School

Poplar Corner Baptist Church will conduct a Vacation Bible School March 24-28. This year's theme is "Power Lab!!" and will meet from 5:30 - 8 p.m. each night. For more information and to register, contact the church office at 731-772-0950.

Saturday, March 29

Singing Firefighter in Concert

Everyone’s favorite Singing Firefighter, David Smith, will be in concert Saturday, March 29, at Harmony Baptist Church, in the Hillville community. This is a benefit singing for the church youth group. A fish supper will begin at 5 p.m., and the gospel singing will begin at 6 p.m. Smith will also have his new CD “Trophies of Grace” available.

Mini Tractor Pull to Benefit Relay for Life

Insouth Bank's Relay for Life team will sponsor a mini-tractor pull on Saturday, March 29, beginning at 5 p.m., at the Crockett Mini-Pullers field on Boyd Avenue. Admission is $5 for adults and children under 6 free. All proceeds will benefit Relay for Life. For more information, contact Debbie Jones at 731-772-8629. Concessions will be available. The Boyd Avenue Arena is located across from BT Redi-Mix off of N. Dupree.

Union Grove Men’s BBQ Fundraiser

The Union Grove United Methodist Church Men will host a BBQ fundraiser on Saturday evening, March 29. Dinner will begin at 6 p.m., with music to follow at 7 p.m. Cost is $5. Union Grove is located at 8118 Hwy. 70 East.

Monday, March 31

Caregiver Support Group

The Brownsville Senior Center Caregiver Support Group will meet on Monday, March 31. Cindy Wilkins, Haywood County Health Dept., will discuss stress and anxiety. Participants will have an opportunity to discuss and ask questions. The group will meet at 10 a.m., at the Brownsville Senior Center. For more information, contact Peggy or Reba at 772-2438.

Tuesday, April 1

Twice the Ice Grand Opening

The Brownsville Haywood County Chamber of Commerce invites everyone to the Grand Opening of Twice the Ice. Located at 205 Anderson Avenue in the Brownsville Express parking lot, a grand opening and ribbon cutting will be held on Tuesday, April 1 at 10 a.m. Refreshments will be served and a free bag of ice will be given to every customer from 10 until 11 a.m.

Connected Tennessee Haywood County Kick-Off

Please join the initial meeting of the Haywood County eCommunity Leadership Team at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 1, at Southwest Tennessee Electric Community Room, 1009 East Main. This is an essential meeting as we begin to implement Tennessee's Trail of Innovation and perform the assessment of Haywood County's broadband infrastructure and support applications. We are entering an exciting time for Haywood county, and its future will be impacted by the work of this leadership team. Your input into this process is extremely important. For more information, contact Deanna Ward, eCS Project Manager for Tennessee, at 615-242-9508, or read more about Connected Tennessee.

Haywood Coalition Town Hall Meeting

The Haywood Coalition will host a Town Hall meeting at the Ann Marks Performing Arts Center at College Hill on Tuesday, April 1, 2008, at 7 p.m. The purpose of the town hall meeting is to give all our partner organizations an opportunity to hear the concerns of parents and youth in Haywood County. There is a wide spectrum of perspectives in addressing the problems of youth alcohol abuse and sharing those viewpoints is an important part of the solution. The public is invited. For more information about the event, e-mail Kendall Dancy or Brent Porterfield.

Thursday, April 3

Cook Out to Benefit Local Charities

Haywood Helping hands will have a cook out to benefit Relay for Life and other local charities on Thursday, April 3, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., at the Parks & Recreation building, 100 Boyd Ave. Tables will be set-up inside the building for those who would like to eat in. Pre-orders may be faxed to 731-772-5858, no later than Wednesday, April 2 at 3 p.m. Please note what time you would like to pick up your order. Hamburgers/Cheeseburger $2; Hot dogs $1.50; chips $.50; and soft drinks $.50. For more information, contact Tina Crabb or Glen Goode at Haywood Company, 731-772-3690.

Sunday, April 6

"Come Home for Our 100th"

First in a series of three concerts to be presented by the Wednesday Morning Musicale as they celebrate 100 years of the performing arts in Haywood County. The first concert will begin at 3 p.m., Sunday, April 6, at First Presbyterian Church, 109 West College St. Season tickets are available for $25/$5 students or $10 each for the April 6 concert. Those performing at the April 6 concert are Tom Bridgewater, Luke Churchill, Jennifer Churchill Friedman, Keith Gambill, Jennifer Simmons Milligan, and Paul Sorrell. For more information and tickets, contact Jo Matherne at 779-1117. Read more about the concert series.

Monday, April 7

Toddler Time at the Library

Toddler time at the Elma Ross Public Library will be Mondays, April 7 & 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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