All About Brownsville Tennessee - April 2008 Community Calendar

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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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Lunch 'N Learn at the Library: Lunch and Learn is planned for Wednesday, April 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.
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Brownsville Business Association: The Brownsville Business Association will conduct it's regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 15, at 5:30 p.m. All members are urged to attend. Everyone is welcome. The meeting will be held at the Delta Room, 703 East Main St., behind Backyard Barbecue.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4838: Monthly meeting of veterans who have fought in foreign wars to conduct business and plan for future events that involve veterans or veteran's programs. Meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 15, 2007, at the Hibachi Restaurant on Dupree St. For more information, please contact Commander Ray Dixon at 731-772-0400.
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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.
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"Come Home for Our 100th": First in a series of three concerts to be presented by the Wednesday Morning Musciale 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.
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Haywood Coalition: 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 discuss concerns and share information about youth alcohol abuse. 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. Material will be available from a variety of sources relating to current science, trends and community impact of alcohol use by young people. Youth are especially encouraged to attend and share their perspectives. The public is invited. For more information about the event, e-mail Kendall Dancy or Brent Porterfield.
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Twice the Ice: The Brownsville Haywood County Chamber of Commerce invites everyone to the Grand Opening of Twice the Ice. Located at 205 Anderson Avenue int he 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.
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Leadership Graduation: The Leadership Haywood County Board of Trustees invites you to a Graduation Dinner honoring the 2007-2008 Adult Leadership Class Thursday, April 10, at 6 p.m. The event will take place at the First South Community Room located at 308 West Main St. (formerly Yesterdays). Please RSVP to the chamber, 731-772-2193, before April 3. Cost is $15 pe person.
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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.
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Legislative Update: You are invited to a Legislative Update Friday, April 11, at 8:30 a.m. Senator John Wilder and House Speaker Jimmy Naifeh will discuss current issues facing the Senate and House in Nashville. The event will be held at the Brownsville/Haywood County Chamber of Commerce, downstairs at 121 West Main Street. For more information, contact the Chamber at 731-772-2193.
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Give Blood: West Tennessee Regional Blood Center's Lifeline Blood Mobile will be in Brownsville Friday, April 18, from noon until 6 p.m., on the court square. If you are eligible to donate blood, please visit during this time. All donors will receive a free gift. Remember to bring a photo I.D.
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Candlelight Vigil: In recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Exchange Club Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse will hold its annual Candlelight Vigil on Monday, April 7. This year's event will take place at the Advocacy Ceter John Clinton Building at 130 Boyd Avenue, beginning at 5:15 p.m. All Brownsville and Haywood County residents are urged to attend this brief, but important, ceremony.
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Take out Child Abuse: Friday, April 25, has been chosen as the day to visually show your support in taking out child abuse by wearing a special t-shirt. The t-shirts are $15 and available at the Carl Perkins Child Abuse Prevention Center office at 130 Boyd Ave. The black short-sleeve t-shirts are designed around the theme "Take out Child Abuse" and features the five protective factors to have a happy family. The t-shirts will be available through April 15. Call the center at 731-772-8378 to order a t-shirt or for more information. Blue lapel pins are also available.
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Habitat for Humanity Community Meeting: Habitat for Humanity will hold a second community meeting on Tuesday, April 15, at 6 p.m., College Hill Center, to continue the discussion of the organization in Haywood County. If you are interested in becoming part of the volunteer base for the community organization, please attend this meeting. Call Jo Matherne, 731-779-1117, or Martha Lyle Ford, 731-780-6737, for more information.
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Spring Revival: Harmony Baptist Church will host a Spring Revival with Evangelist Jackie Kaye, from Millington, Tenn., beginning Sunday April 20 through Wednesday evening, April 23. Sunday morning service will begin at 11 a.m., and nightly services will be at 7 p.m. Bennie Morrison will lead the choir and congregational singing and each night will feature special music. For more information, contact Rev. Grover Westover at 731-780-2001. Harmony Baptist Church is located at 4684 Eurekaton Road in the Hillville/Eurekaton community.
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Caregiver Support Group: The Caregiver Support Group will meet Monday, April 28 at 10 a.m. at the Brownsville Senior Center. Cindy Wilkins, Haywood County Health Department, will conduct the session. All caregivers are invited to attend. You will have an opportunity to share and ask questions. For more information, contact Peggy or Reba at 731-772-2438.
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Revival: Holly Grove Baptist Church, located at 8488 Poplar Corner Road, will be in Revival beginning Sunday, April 27 through Wed., April 30. On April 27, Sunday school will begin at 9:45 with worship to follow at 11 a.m.. Each evening service will begin at 7 p.m. Bro. Dale Rose will be the guest evangelist. Everyone is invited to attend. A nursery will be provided and transportation is available. Call 731-772-2627, for more information.
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Spring Revival: Allen Baptist Church will hold its Spring Revival beginning Sunday April 20. Morning worship is at 11 a.m. and evening worship begins at 6 p.m. The Revival will continue through Wed., April 23, with evening services at 7 p.m. Evangelist will be Steton Hayes and Wayne Williams will lead the singing. Pastor Gerry Wiley and the Allen congregation invites everyone to join them. Allen Baptist Church is located on Hwy. 79 N.
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Haywood County Master Gardeners Meeting: The Haywood County Master Gardener Association will meet on Tuesday, April 22, at 6 p.m., at the Extension office, 100 South Wilson. Master Gardener meetings are open to the public. All Master Gardeners are encouraged to attend.
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Skin Cancer Detection & Prevention: Dr. Farnell Backer will present a program on Skin Cancer Tuesday, April 22, beginning at 5 p.m., in the Haywood Park Hospital cafeteria. A light meal will be served. This seminar is free and open to the community. Come learn everything you need to know about detecting the signs of skin cancer in early stages and steps to help prevent the disease. For more information, contact Jamie Fergie, at 731-772-8410.
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Benefit Yard Sale: On Friday, April 25, from 3-7 p.m., there will be a large yard sale with all proceeds going towards Union University students who were hit by the February tornado that ripped through campus. The sale will be held in the Old Wal-mart/Curves Parking lot.
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Spring Garden Basket Giveaway: Lasco Fittings, Inc. Realy for Life team will be giving away a Spring Garden Basket on Wednesday, April 30. The basket includes: water bucket, flower bed figurine, water hose nozzle, trowel and fork, gardening gloves, wind chime, water hose, potting soil, flag holder and flag, fertilizer, knee pads, plant food, $25 gift certificate to Willow Oaks, and a rain gauge. Tickets are avaialble for a donation of $1 each, 3 tickets for $2 or 7 tickets for $5. All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society. For more information, contact Janet Ward 779-1832, vicki Williams 779-1800, Jessie Maddox 779-1830 or Joy Williams 779-1853.
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