All About Brownsville - June 17, 2010

& Haywood County

June 17, 2010

Volume 6, Issue 23

Congratulations to Brownsville's new Mayor-Elect Jo Matherne. And also to Ward 2 Alderman Carolyn Flagg for her re-election and Thomas Averyheart for his victory and new position as Ward 4 Alderman.

I hope you will plan to attend a Retirement Reception in honor of retiring Mayor Webb Banks and Vice-Mayor Joe Taylor. It will be Tuesday, June 29, 4-6 p.m., at the First South Bank Community Room. They don't officially leave office until July 13, but it won't hurt to go ahead and honor them for their years of service and excellent leadership.

This is a big weekend for me. It will be the first concert at the Heritage Center and I'm so looking forward to it. I hope you will be able to join me there. It may be a little warm at first, but we'll have plenty of cold drinks available and there always seems to be a breeze on that side of the building.

I'm also excited about publishing the Center's first e-newsletter this week. If you haven't signed up yet, go to www.westtnheritage.com.

Sometimes Reading Railroad in Haywood County doesn't get enough credit for all the work they do to try and get every child in Haywood County under 5 years signed-up for this program. Over the next couple of month's you'll probably be seeing Dolly on TV a lot. Last week Dolly Parton's Imagination Library gave away its 25 millionth book to a four-year old boy from Birmingham, Alabama. To date our branch of Dolly's program, Reading Railroad of Haywood County, has given away 48,300 books to our county's children. I think that's pretty impressive. If you know anyone who has a child under 5 years of age, please make sure they know about this free program and how important it is for a child to be read to. For details and to join the program visit the Elma Ross Public Library on East Main St.

Check out this week's community happenings below and Happy Father's Day to all the Dads!

~ Sonia

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Thursday, June 17

Community Singing

Brownsville Baptist Church will host a Community Singing on Thursday, June 17, from 7-10 p.m. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Dustin Milton Fund at Insouth Bank.

Saturday, June 19

Concert on the Porch

The West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center will present George Parchman and David Smith in concert on the porch of the Sleepy John Estes house - Southern Gospel meets Country Spiritual Saturday, June 19 at 6 p.m.. This is part of the Summer Concert Series being presented by the Center. Admission is free. You are invited to pack a picnic or visit one of the surrounding restaurants for a "to go" bag, bring the family and enjoy an evening of good music. The Center and Museums will be open during this time. For more information, contact the Center at 731-779-9000.

The Way It Used To Be

Jeffrey Vaulx presents "The Way It Used To Be" Saturday, June 19, at the Ann Marks Performing Arts Center. The play will be presented at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at Brownsville Religious Center on South Washington. Cost is $10 in advance, $12 at the door.

Sunday, June 20

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!

Monday, June 21

First Day of Summer!

Toddler Time at the Library

Toddler time at the Elma Ross Public Library will be held Monday, June 21 at 11 a.m. Parents are encouraged to bring their toddlers and enjoy lots of stories, songs, puppets, crafts and a snack.

Haywood County Commission Meeting

Haywood County Commission will meet at 7 p.m., Monday, June 21 at the Haywood County Courthouse.

Tuesday, June 22

Relay for Life Wrap-Up Meeting

All Relay for Life Committee Members and Team Captains are asked to meet Tuesday, June 22, at 6 p.m., at the WOW Building on Boyd Ave.

Wednesday, June 23

Lunch 'N Learn at the Library

Lunch and Learn is planned for Wednesday, June 23, 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.

Thursday, June 24

Ward 2 Neighborhood Watch Meeting

Ward 2 will have a Neighborhood Watch and Community Meeting on Thursday, June 24, at the WOW Building on Boyd Avenue at 6 p.m. All residents of Ward 2 and concerned citizens are welcome to attend, ask questions, present comments and ideas regarding their ward and how to improve our neighborhoods. Guest speaker will be Bob Parks, Director of Haywood County Emergency Management. Refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Alderman Carolyn Flagg, 772-0425; Goldie Harwell, 780-5157; or Martha Lyle Ford, 772-9214.

Saturday, June 26

Christian Concert

Boxful of Blessings Christian Concert will be held Saturday, June 26 at 6 p.m., at the Ann Marks Performing Arts Center. Admission is free.

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