April 2009

Toddler Time at the Library: Toddler time at the Elma Ross Public Library will be held Monday April 6 & 20, 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 22, 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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BBA Meeting: The Brownsville Business Association will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 21, 5:30 p.m., in the Delta Room behind Backyard Barbecue, 703 East Main St. Everyone is invited. For more information about the BBA, visit www.allaboutbrownsville.net/bba.
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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 21, at the Hibachi Restaurant on Dupree St. For more information, please contact Commander Ray Dixon at 731-772-0400.
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Holy Week Services: The Haywood/Brownsville Ministerial Alliance will once again host Holy Week Services beginning Monday, April 6 through Friday, April 10. Services begin at 12 noon followed by a light lunch at 12:30. Locations for each days service are noted on the calendar. Everyone is welcome. More information...
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Good Friday Services: First Presbyterian Church, 109 West College St., will host its annual Good Friday Service beginning at 7 p.m., Friday, April 10. The service will include special music by the Chancel Choir and reading from the Passion Story of Christ. Everyone is welcome; a nursery is provided.
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Donut Friday: First State Bank Relay for Life team will sell donates on Friday, April 3, from 7:30 -11 a.m., at 25 South Grand Ave. Donuts are $1 each and can be preordered by contact the bank at 731-779-9199 or returning this form. All proceeds benefit Relay for Life.
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Holly Grove Baptist Church Revival: Holly Grove Baptist Church will be in Revival April 5-8. The guest evangelist will be Bro. Phil Glisson and music will be led by Rev. Ralph Brown. Sunday school will begin at 9:45 a.m., and worship at 11 a.m. Evening services will be at 7 p.m. each night. A nursery will be provided for ages 3 and under. Transportation is available. The church is located at 8488 Poplar Corner Road. Call 731-772-2627 for more information.
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Last Supper Dramatization: The United Methodist Men of Union Grove United Methodist church will present a living dramatization of Leonardo Da Vinci's painting of "The Last Supper" on Maundy Thursday, April 9, at 7 p.m. The presentation has the apostles speaking their minds in monologue to themselves, to the Lord and to the audience, in response to the tragic message that Jesus has just spoken - that one of them will betray him. Each of the principals in the historic painting speaks, and tells his story of his association with Jesus. The public is invited and there is no admission charge. Union Grove is located at 8118 Hwy. 70 E. For more information, contact Brent Porterfield at 780-3696.
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Potluck Lunch: Haywood Park Communiyt Hospital will sponsor a Potluck Lunch Friday, April 3. All plates will be $5. Proceeds will benefit Relay for Life.
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Youth Yard Sale: Allen Baptist Church Youth will hold a yard sale Saturday, April 4, across from Christ Church on Anderson Avenue. All proceeds will go toward a youth trip to Florida.
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Estate Planning Seminar: The Univeristy of Tennessee will have an Estate Planning Seminar on Thursday evening, April 2^nd (6:30-8:00pm) and Friday morning, April 3^rd (9:30-11:00am). These seminar will be conducted at the UT Extension office located at 100 S.Wilson Street. Some of the topics covered are: Importance of a Will, How Assets are Transferred at Death, Living Trusts, Living Wills, Power of Attorney and Estate Taxing. To register for the seminar call 772-2861.
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Ground Breaking Ceremony: The Park of Dreams will become more of a reality on Thursday, April 2, when official Ground Breaking will begin. the ceremony is planned for 4:30 p.m., at Volunteer Park. Everyone is invited.
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Easter Egg Hunt: Parks and Recreation's annual community-wide Easter Egg Hunt is scheduled for Saturday, April 4, at 10:30 a.m., at Volunteer Park. Ages  10 yrs to walking are invited to participate. Eggs will be available for babies. Rain date will be April 11. Please bring your baskets or containers for the eggs that you find.
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Singles Conference 2009: Faith Deliverance Church, 1193 Tamm St., will host a Singles Conference Friday, April 3, at 7 p.m., and Saturday, April 4, beginning at 9 a.m. until noon. This is for singles, both male and female, and includes a general session on Friday night, Saturday morning a male session/and a female session, after the session all will gather for a discussion, and a box lunch ($10) before being dismissed. A follow up Retreat is planned for May 2, at the church. If you plan to attend, please RSVP by April 1. Contact the church at 731-772-2366 or Pam Winters at 731-772-8203 or 731-326-0352.
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Free Weight Management Classes: Curves of Brownsville, 317 West Main St., is offering a free weight management classes on Thursday, April 16, at 6:30 p.m.. Classes are taught by Curves' Registered Dietician Nadia Rodman and facilitated by weight management coaches from Curves of Brownsville. Classes are open to members and non-members. For more information, call 731-779-9400.
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TNT- Tuesday Night Teaching: Every Tuesday night during the month of April, a Bible Study will be offered at the Riverbrook Apartments Community Room, 43 Riverbrook Cove, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. This event is a community Bible study that allows anyone in the community to seek answers to difficult questions. Everyone is invited to attend. There is no cost. Refreshments are served immediately following the event. Riverbrook Apartments are located off of Watkins Street. Turn onto Wyatt and Riverbrook Apartments are at the end of the street on the left. For more information, contact Maurice or Rochel Darby at 731-779-9860.
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Leadership Graduation: The 2008-2009 Leadership Class will be honored at a Graduation Dinner Thursday, April 16, at 6 p.m., at the Brownsville Country Club. Dinner cost is $20 per person. Please RSVP by April 10. Call the Chamber at 731-772-2193, for more information.
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Give Blood: The Lifeline Bloodmobile will be in Brownsville Friday, April 17, from noon until 6 p.m., on the courtsquare. All donors will receive a gift. Please remember to bring a photo ID.
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Sexual Assault and The 72 Hour Window: This free event will be held Thursday, April 30, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., at the Jackson Madison General Hospital in Jackson, Tenn., and is sponsored by Wo/Men's Resource & Rape Assistance Program (WRAP). Lunch will also be provided at no cost. It will provide tools to better service rape victims and their families. The Key Speakers are Heather Wheeler (member of the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Program at JMCGH) and Qadriyyah J. Dednam, Ph.D (She is a Special Agent Forensic Scientist ast Memphis Regional Crime Laboratory with Tennessee Bureau of Investigation working in the Serology/DNA unit). This conference will discuss services available for victims of sexual assault, and show how evidence collection & DNA technology can lead to more successful investigations & prosecution of sex offenders. Please contact Haywood County Court Advocate/Case Manager Wanda Parsons, 731-772-2291, for registration forms and more information. Forms are also available at WRAP's main office, 62 Directors Row, Jackson, Tenn., 731-668-0411.
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Stay-at-Home Bake Sale: Antioch Baptist Church Relay for Life Team will sponsor a Stay-at-Home Bake Sale April 1-9. The team will be taking orders for cakes and pies for Easter dessert. Orders will be taken for the following items: Cakes ($20 donation) Pineapple, Chocolate, Pound and Coconut; Pies ($15 donation) Chess, Egg, Potato and Pecan. Call Wilma Burnette, 731-772-3116, or JoAnn Blue, 731-772-4543, anytime April 1-9.
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FSB Insurance Ribbon Cutting: The public is invited to attend the Ribbon Cutting and Business After Hours celebrating the opening of FSB Insurance Thursday, April 9. Ribbon cutting will take place at 4 p.m. and an open house will follow from 4-6 p.m. FSB is located at 316 West Main Street, beside First South Bank.
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Children's Easter Celebration: Kids up to 12 years old are invited to come to Christ Church's Easter Celebration Saturday, April 11, beginning at noon. There will be a fun time in the church Sanctuary, then an Easter Egg Hunt and each child will receive an Easter Basket. Christ Church is located on Anderson Ave. For more information, please contact Jason Velotta at 731-772-9933.
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Easter Cantata: Christ Church of Brownsville, on Anderson Ave., invites you to attend its Easter Cantata Sunday, April 12, at 10 a.m., during the morning worship service. For more information, contact Jason Velotta at 731-772-9933.
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Christ Church Homecoming: The Joylanders will be at Christ Church Sunday, April 19, during the morning worship service beginning at 10 a.m., to help celebrate Christ Church's Homecoming. A fellowship meal will follow the morning worship. Contac tJason Velotta, 731-772-9933, for more information.
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Relative Caregiver Adult Support Group: There will be a Adult Support Group for Caregivers taking care of relative children to be held at the Exchange Club Carl Perkins Center Wednesday, April 8, at 1 p.m. This group is held to promote positive family roles and is open to the community. The center is located at 130 Boyd Avenue. For more information, contact Alicia Brown at 731-772-8378.
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Palm Sunday & Easter Eucharist Services: Christ Episcopal Church invites the community to join them for Palm Sunday services, April 5, at 11 a.m., with Rev. Patti Ortiz. The community is also invited to Easter Eucharist Sunday, April 12, with Rev. Raphael Ortiz. The service begins at 11 a.m.
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Brownsville's Day of Laughter and Vision (Kids Comedy-Fest): An afternoon of laughter and fun will be presented Thursday, April 9, from 4-7 p.m. in the Haywood High School Gym. The event is hosted by local comedians and will feature an overview of business concepts that the kids can understand. This event is open to kids of all ages as well as parents. There is a $10 admission fee. For more information, contact Angella Palmer at Xcellence, Inc., 731-574-1823 or 731-928-2383.
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Senator Bob Corker Visits Brownsville: You are invited to visit with Senator Bob Corker Tuesday, April 14, at 11 a.m., downstairs at the Chamber, 121 West Main St. Senator Corker will discuss current events in Washington and will take questions from the public. For more information, contact the Chamber at 731-772-2193.
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Spaghetti Fundraiser: Everyone is invited to attend a Spaghetti Fundraiser Thursday, April 23, from 4-7 p.m., at First Presbyterian Church, 109 West College St. Spaghetti plates will be available for $6, and includes spaghetti, salad, bread, brownies and drink. The plates will be avialable for dine-in or carry out. All proceeds will benefit Relay for Life.
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Curves of Brownsville Ribbon Cutting: Curves of Brownsville invites you to attend the Ribbon Cutting for their new location, 317 West Main St., Friday, April 17 at 10 a.m. Curves will be offering a Ribbon Cutting special April 16-17 - new members can join for 66% off. Check out their blog: http://curvesofbrownsville.blogspot.com. For more information, call Curves at 731-779-9400.
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Children's Easter Celebration!: Brownsville Baptist Church invites all families with children to join us for an Easter celebration Saturday, April 11, from 10-11:30 a.m. The event location will be 324 North Washington. We will have egg hunts, prizes, cupcakes, and an Easter story. This event is free and everyone is welcome. For more information, contact Brownsville Baptist Church Office, 731-772-9753.
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Customer Service Seminar: The Tennessee small Business Development Center (TSBDC) will conduct a Customer Service Seminar for all businesses at 8:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 21. The seminar is free and open to everyone. The event will take place in the basement of the Chamber of Commerce, 121 West Main. For more information, contact Richard Carraway, 731-772-2193.
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Caregiver Support Group: Caregivers are invited to attend the monthly support group meeting Monday, April 27, 10 a.m., at the Brownsville Senior Center. Cindy Wilkins from the Haywood County Health Dept., will conduct the seminar. The focus this month is "Foot Care." All caregivers are encouraged to attend. For more information, contact Peggy or Reba at 731-772-2438.
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Fashion Show and Banquet: Bluff Creek Baptist Church will host a Fashion Show and Banquet on Saturday, April 25, 6 p.m., at Carver high School. Tickets are $10 per adult and $5 per child. For more information, contact Ida Bradford at 731-772-2208 or 731-780-4791. All proceeds will benefit Relay for Life.
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