All About Brownsville - October 31, 2008

& Haywood County

October 31, 2008

Volume 4, Issue 42

Happy Halloween!!! Some local businesses are offering a chance for children 12 and under to trick or treat tonight from 5-7. Visit these participating merchants for goodies: A & B Printing, Brownsville Funeral Home (they’ll bet set up on the courthouse lawn), Brownsville Police Department, Divas Boutique, Family Flower Shop, Haywood Park Community Hospital, Lytle Computers, Merle Norman, Rayz Tanning Salon, Sugar Creek Retirement Center, T-Shirt Plus and Wal-Mart Super Center. It’s important that our children feel safe when trick or treating and I think this is a great opportunity to start a new tradition.

I hope you’re ready to start your holiday shopping, and more importantly I hope you plan on doing it right here in Brownsville. You can preview what local merchants are showcasing this year by attending the Holiday Open House planned for next Sunday, November 9. (This was originally planned for Nov. 2.) You’ll get first dibs on the best selections. Open House Locations.

And then, Nov. 14-16, you will have another opportunity to shop locally and find very unique gift items, too. I’m talking about Holiday in Haywood, a 3-day shopping mart event. I’m only beginning to hear about all the neat stuff that will be available at this event. I’ll fill you in more next week. Just go ahead and mark those days on the calendar now.

Today is the last day to get in your nominations for man, woman, business and volunteer of the year. Call the Chamber to make your nominations. Winners will be announced at the Nov. 13 Chamber Membership Banquet.

If you haven’t voted yet, please remember to do so Tuesday.

~ Sonia

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Friday, October 31

Trick or Treat with Brownsville Businesses

The Brownsville Business Association (BBA) encourages a safer Halloween by offering a special opportunity for children 12 and under to trick or treat with local merchants. Participating businesses will remain open Friday, October 31, from 5-7 p.m. Parents are asked to look for the special “Trick or Treat Pumpkin” displayed in participating business windows. Participating Businesses are: A & B Printing, Brownsville Funeral Home (they’ll bet set up on the courthouse lawn), Brownsville Police Department, Divas Boutique, Family Flower Shop, Haywood Park Community Hospital, Lytle Computers, Merle Norman, Rayz Tanning Salon, Sugar Creek Retirement Center, T-Shirt Plus and Wal-Mart Super Center.

Family Fall Festival at BBC

Brownsville Baptist Church is providing a safe environment for families to enjoy an evening with games, face painting, prizes, food and lots of fun Friday, October 31, from 5:30 - 8 p.m. Costumes are welcome, but no scary costumes, please. Everyone is invited and welcome. Admission is 50 cents per person with a maximum of $2 per family. For more information, contact Jason Smith at 731-772-9753.

Monday, November 3

Toddler Time at the Library

Toddler time at the Elma Ross Public Library will be Mondays, November 3 & 17, at 11 a.m. Parents are encouraged to bring their toddlers and enjoy lots of stories, songs, puppets, crafts and a snack.

Tuesday, November 4

Election Day! Don’t Forget to VOTE!!!

Rotary Pancake Day

Brownsville Rotary Club will host its annual Pancake Day on Tuesday, November 4, beginning at 7 a.m. Cost is $5 per person. Pancakes are available for eat-in or carry-out in Culver Hall at First United Methodist Church on Franklin St. All proceeds benefit Rotary projects including scholarships and Haywood County Reading Railroad. Tickets are available from any Rotary member, Haywood High Interact member or at the door.

Thursday, November 6

UT Extension Holiday Extravaganza

“Spreading Holiday Cheer” is the theme of this year’s UT Holiday Extravaganza to be held at 6 p.m., Thursday, November 6, at the UT Extension office. Participants are invited to learn about easy-to-create decorating ideas for winter, how to make inexpensive craft items for the season and delicious, simple holiday recipes. Registration cost is $12 and space is limited. Call 731-772-2861 to make reservations.

Friday & Saturday, November 7-8

Preserving Land Ownership Conference

The University of Tennessee and Tennessee State University Extension Programs will be conducting a two-day "Preserving Landownership Conference" Friday, Nov. 7 and Saturday, Nov.8, at the West Haywood Community Center. The workshop will begin at 5 p.m. on Friday and at 9 a.m. on Saturday. For more information, call 731-772-2861.

Sunday, November 9

Loyalty Day at Holly Grove

Holly Grove Baptist Church, at 8488 Poplar Corner Road, will hold its annual Loyalty Day Sunday, November 9. All are invited to Sunday School at 9:45 a.m., and to hear Bro. Roger Briggs bring the message at 11 a.m. After the morning worship service, a fellowship meal will be provided in the family life center. For more information, contact the church office at 731-772-2627.

Holiday Open House:

Participating Brownsville merchants will preview their holiday gift selections at a special Holiday Open House planned for Sunday, November 9, from 1-4 p.m. Shoppers who visit each participating merchant will be eligible for a grand prize drawing valued at over $300. Participating businesses include Morris Jewelers, Merle Norman, Rayz Tanning Salon and Boutique, Divas Boutique, Livingston's, Kimmie's Image Salon, Flowers Galore and More, Fine Things, Treasure Chest Flowers & Gifts, Family Flower Shop, Lytle Computers, and T-shirts Plus. Pick-up your punch card at the first business you visit and drop it off at the last for your chance to win. For more information, call 731-780-5144. Sponsored by the Brownsville Business Association.

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