March 2009

Toddler Time at the Library: Toddler time at the Elma Ross Public Library will be held Monday March 2 & 16, at 11 a.m. Parents are encouraged to bring their toddlers and enjoy lots of stories, songs, puppets, crafts and a snack. Toddler time will only be offered once during the month of January.
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Lunch 'N Learn at the Library: Lunch and Learn is planned for Wednesday, March 25, 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, March 17, 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, March 17, at the Hibachi Restaurant on Dupree St. For more information, please contact Commander Ray Dixon at 731-772-0400.
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Memphis Symphony Orchestra: The Brownsville Haywood County Arts Council will present the Memphis Symphony Orchestra in concert Saturday, March 7, at the Ann Marks Performing Arts Center. The program of "Familiar Classics"  will showcase works that will appeal to all ages and will begin at 7:30 p.m. An additional component to the Symphony event involves the Arts Council and Art teachers in 5 of our schools. Students will listen to a short selection of Mozart's Symphony # 40 and visually interpret the selection on paper. Thirty entries will be chosen as finalists and exhibited at the Concert. Everyone is cordially invited to a dessert party immediatelly following the Concert at College Hill Center. Tickets are $12.50 adults. $6.00 students, and are available at INSOUTH Bank, Livingston's, from Board members and at the door; or a row of 11 seats can be purchased for $10 each. For more infomation call the Arts Council office @ 772-4883.
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2009 Master Gardener Class: This class began Thursday, January 22. If you want to learn about all aspects of gardening and landscaping, this is the class for you. The class is taught on Thursday evenings at the Haywood County Agriculture Building, 100 South Wilson, Brownsville. Remaining class dates are Mar. 5, Mar. 12, Mar. 19 and Mar. 26. Call 731-772-2861 for class details and costs.
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Free Weight Management Classes: Curves of Brownsville, 317 West Main St., is offering a free weight management classes on Saturday, March 14, at 10 a.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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Vacation Bible School *during Spring Break*: Poplar Corner Baptist Church, 1010 Boyd Avenue, will conduct Vacation Bible School March 23 - 27, from 6 - 8:30 p.m. each evening during Spring Break. This years theme isn "Crocodile Doc:Where fearless kids shine God's light!" Children will learn that: God is with us!; God is powerful!; God does what He says He will do!; God gives us life!; and God cares 4 us! There is no charge. Contact Jenny Douglass 217-5745, Lora Turner 780-3153, or the church office, 772-0950, for more information or to register.
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Corral Child Abuse: The Annual Carl Perkins Dinner And Auction will be held Saturday, March 14, beginning at 5:30 p.m., at the Wyatt Duke National Guard Armory, 221 Morgan St. Optional dress is Western style. The theme is "Corral Child Abuse." Tickets are available by calling the Center at 731-772-8378 or from any Board member. Buy a table and sit with your friends. All proceeds benefit the Exchange Club Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse.
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Legislative Breakfast: Representative Jimmy Naifeh, State Senator Dolores Gresham and Lt. Governor Ron Ramsey will be on hand for the Chamber of Commerce's annual Legislative Breakfast Friday, March 13, at 8:30 a.m. Everyone is invited to meet our state officials and hear the latest happenings from the Capitol. For more information, call 731-772-2193.
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Annual Crawfish Boil: The Brownsville Country Club willhost its annual Crawfish Boil Friday, March 20, beginning at 6 p.m. Entertainment will follow at 7 p.m., with "The Waiting" performing. Tickets are $12.50 per person and reservations are required. Contact David Duke, 731-772-4146, for more information and to make your reservations.
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Breakfast for a Cure: Haywood Park Community Hospital Relay for Life Team will sponsor Breakfast for a Cure Tuesday, March 3 through Thursday, March 5, from 8-9 a.m. Each morning breakfast items will be for sell in the Healing Hand Lobby for $1. All proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society.
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Chili Lunch and Cook-Off: Enjoy a bowl of chili, chips and a drink ($5) for lunch Friday, March 13, at Haywood Park Community Hospital cafeteria. Sponsored by the Haywood Park Communiyt Hospital Relay for Life team, all proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society. You may also join the Chili Cook-Off. Have your chili in a crockpot to keep warm and in the cafertia by 11 a.m. for judging. Categories include: Hottest, Unique, Flavor and One of a Kind. For more information, contact Glenda Wilson at 731-772-8432.
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Hatchie Fall Fest Meeting: The planning committee of the Hatchie Fall Fest will have its monthly meeting Monday, March 2, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the National Guard Armory on Morgan Street. For more information about the Hatchie Fall Fest visit www.hatchiefallfest.com.
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White Beans and Cornbread: Insouth Bank Relay for Life team will host a white bean and cornbread lunch Tuesday, March 10, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Lunch plates will include white beans, cornbread, slice of onion, dessert and a drink for $6. Place your order by calling Debbie at 772-8629. Orders of five or more and your plates will be delivered. All proceeds benefit American Cancer Society Relay for Life.
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Caregiver Support Group: Caregivers are invited to the monthly support group meeting Monday, March 30, 10 a.m., at the Brownsville Senior Center. Haywood County Health Department's Cindy Wilkins will conduct the seminar. This month's focus is Urinary Incontience. All caregivers are encouraged to attend. For more information, contact Peggy or Reba at 731-772-2438.
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Hamburger & Hot Dog Lunch: Haywood Park Community Hospital Relay for Life team will be selling hamburgers and hot dogs to celebrate the first day of Spring. Plates are $5. All proceeds will benefit Relay for Life.
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Gumbo Fundraiser: Haywood Park Community Hospital's John Kight, ACEO/CNO, will be preparing GUMBO Friday, March 27, and the Realy for Life team will sell Gumbo, Rice, Cake and Tea for $5. John will be sharing some of his Louisiana heritage with the wonderful people of Haywood County. All for a good cause.
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Free Bra Clinic: Curves of Brownsville invites all Haywood County ladies to a free Bra Clinic Friday, March 6. Times are 7 a.m. - 1 p.m., and 3-6 p.m. Participants will be measured by professional bra fitter Lynn Glover of Essential Bodywear. There will also be many styles of bras available for sale. For more information and to make an appointment, call 779-9400.
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12 Easy Marketing Tools for Small Business: Want to learn how to make your marketing dollar stretch further? How about new ways to use some of the tools you already have? This FREE hands-on class Saturday, March 21, will look at the tools you already have, some you should have, and a few you may never have thought of; and will discuss ways to creatively stretch your marketing dollars to reach more customers and promote buying among existing customers. The seminar will begin at 9 a.m. and continue until noon. Space is very limited. Sign up now by calling Sonia at 731-780-5144 or e-mail; sonia@outlawdesignmarketing.com.
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Jimmy's Tire Service Ribbon Cutting: Jimmy's Tire Service has moved to 312 South Washington (old Brownsville Tire Building). The Chamber of Commerce will host a Ribbon Cutting Wednesday, March 25, at 10 a.m. Jimmy Coulston is the owner. Everyone is invited to attend and welcome Jimmy's to town.
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Friends of the Library Annual Meeting: The Friends of the Elma Ross Public Library will be hosting their Annual Meeting on Tuesday, March 31, at 6:00 p.m. A light buffet will be served. The cost for the meal is $7.00. Reservations are required. The guest speaker for the event will be Mr. Marlon King, Superintendent of Haywood County Schools. Your membership, be it new or a renewal, is very important for the continuation of the Library's many services. The Friends group primarily supports children's programs, books-on-tape, large-print books, and best-seller subscriptions. Your commitment is needed to enable us to continue these programs. Membership dues vary in amounts from $1.00 for a student membership to a $1,000.00 life membership. Please consider becoming or renewing your Friends membership today. For more information, please call the library at 772-9534.
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TNT- Tuesday Night Teaching: Every Tuesday night during the month of March and 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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