All About Brownsville - May 23, 2008

& Haywood County

May 23, 2008

Volume 4, Issue 20

Calling all Artist: The Hatchie Fall Fest is conducting a T-shirt Design Contest. So get the creative juices flowing and enter the contest. Deadline for entry is July 15. Rules and regulations are available online, or go by A&B Printing, 50 S. Washington. This contest is open to all ages and the winning design will be featured on this year’s festival t-shirt. Winner also receives $100. Will you create the winning design?

I know you’ve heard a lot about The Park of Dreams, an all-inclusive park to be added at Volunteer Park. There are several opportunities for you to contribute to this effort and now you can get all your info from the same place – www.parkofdreams.com. Courtesy of a local student, the new website is up and running. Check it out.

I’m sorry to hear Linda Burns will be leaving the Carl Perkins Center in June. She has been a great asset to the center and it was always a pleasure to work with her. I wish her the best in her new venture.

Connected Tennessee meeting is coming up this Tuesday, May 27, 5:30 p.m., downstairs at the Chamber. Everyone interested in high-speed internet availability and affordability in Haywood County needs to attend this meeting. We will begin to evaluate how new services can make a difference in education, business, agriculture, government, community-based organizations and other sectors of our community. We don’t want to be left behind on this one, and broadband development and application can easily be a deciding factor for anyone wanting to live or do business in Haywood County.

Haywood UT Alumni are inviting you to meet and hear the Voice of the Vols, Bob Kesling, Friday, June 13, at Pringles Park in Jackson. It’s UT Night at the Diamond Jaxx. Your ticket includes the game, a buffet supper, fireworks and, if you wear orange, door prizes. Reservation deadline is June 4. Contact Jo Matherne for more information, 731-779-1117.

I bet it’s not too late to sign up a team for the upcoming March of Dimes Golf Tournament June 5. Contact Jeannie Patrick (731-668-1023), Debra Jackson (731-772-5183) or Tara Joyner (731-780-1328).

And don’t forget Relay for Life, Friday, June 13, beginning at 5 p.m., at the football field. Lots of food, fun and entertainment.

Enjoy your Memorial Day holiday!

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Friday, May 23

FREE Blood Pressure Checks

In observance of National High Blood Pressure Education Month, Haywood Family Health Center, office of Dr. Farnel Backer, will be giving FREE blood pressure checks every Friday from 1 -4 p.m. during the month of May. Haywood Family Health Center is located at 2555 N. Washington, Suite 3. For more information, please call 731-772-0008.

Pick Up Your Boston Butts

If you ordered a Boston Butt from Haywood Helping Hands, they will be available for pickup on May 23 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. at Haywood Company. All proceeds will go to Relay for Life. Contact Tina Crabb at 731-519-1254 for more information.

Monday, May 26

Enjoy the MEMORIAL DAY holiday!

Tuesday, May 27

eCommunity Leadership Team Meeting

The next meeting of the Connected TN - Haywood County eCommunity Leadership Team will be Tuesday, May 27, at 5:30 p.m., at the Brownsville Haywood County Chamber of Commerce. The purpose of this meeting is to begin the evaluation process to provide a benchmark for the community's current readiness to participate in the enormous economic, social, governmental and personal changes that high-speed communications entail. This process will provide a vision of specific steps and actions the community can take to benefit from these changes. For more information, contact Deanna Ward at 731-699-0234.

Wednesday, May 27

Lunch 'N Learn at the Library

Lunch and Learn is planned for Wednesday, May 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.

Friday, May 30

FREE Blood Pressure Checks

This is the last Friday for Free Blood Pressure Checks!!!

Saturday, May 31

Union Grove Relay Fundraiser

Union Grove United Methodist Church will hold a Relay for Life fundraiser on Saturday, May 31, beginning at 6 p.m. This fundraiser will consist of a BBQ Chicken and Tenderloin supper, a live auction and music by Russell Dickerson (he tours in Chris Tomlin's band) and Hannah Turner. Admission is $7 for adults and $5 for children. For more information, contact Jane Simmons at 731-772-4588. A gas card will also be given away during the event.

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