May 2009

Toddler Time at the Library: Toddler time at the Elma Ross Public Library will be held Monday May 4 & 18, 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, May 27, at noon at the Elma Ross Public Library. Each month promises an interesting speaker and an opportunity to learn something new. This month's speaker is Catherine Foster who will be discussing the Bethel College MBA program and what all Bethel has to offer. 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, May 19, 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, May 19, at the Hibachi Restaurant on Dupree St. For more information, please contact Commander Ray Dixon at 731-772-0400.
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Habitat Bake Sale: Habitat for Humanity will hold a Mother's Day Bake Sale Saturday, May 9, from 9 a.m. until noon, at the Wal-Mart parking lot on Dupree. All proceeds will benefit Habitat for Humanity.
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Hamburger/Hotdog Lunch: Brownsville Utility's Relay for Life team will host a Hamburger and/or Hotdog Lunch on Friday, May 1, from 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m., in their parking lot off of North Wilson St. Pre-order your meal by calling 731-779-3711 or 731-772-8845 by Tuesday, April 28. Cost is $5 for a Hamburger OR Hotdog plate with includes, chips and cookie; or $7 for a Hamburger AND Hotdog, plus chips and cookie. All proceeds will benefit Relay for Life.
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5K Run/Walk: There will be a 5K Run/Walk Saturday, May 16, at the Douglass Community Center in Stanton. Registration begins at 7 a.m. and the event begins at 9 a.m. Free t-shirts will be given to the first 100 entries. Entry donations of $20 per adult and $10 per child (12 and under). Door prizes will be given and medals for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places in each age group. Categories are for male and female. Age groups are: 12 and under, 13-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70 and over. All proceeds from the event will benefit Relay for Life. For more information and to enter, contact Jackie Clark at 901-481-5900.
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Gospel Comedy Night Out: Saints can laugh, too. Featuring Reggie "Reg," the Deacon of Comedy from St. Louis. Gospel Comedy Night Out will be held Saturday, May 23, 7 p.m., at the Ann Marks Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $15. Other performances by well-known Brownsville keyboard player Brother John Person aka "Shouting John," Ghetto Mama actress Alfreda Johnson, One Man Band Frank Beard, guitar specialist Conrad Lee and M.C. Dora Frances Thurmond. For more information, contact Alfreda Johnson at 901-508-8460.
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LISTENING FORUM: School Board member Daniel Thornton will host a Listening Forum about Haywood County School Saturday, May 2, 1:30 p.m., at the Ann Marks Performing Arts Center. This is an opportunity for the community to voice their questions, comments, concerns and compliments about the school system. If a citizen prefers to submit their concerns in writing, please e-mail (thorntond@k12tn.net), text (731-780-1641) or mail (1234 Tabernacle Road, Brownsville, TN 38012) before May 1. This is a public forum and everyone is encouraged to attend.
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WRAP Pancake Breakfast: Wo/Men's Resource and Rape Assistance Program will host a Pancake Breakfast to benefit programs for abused women and children Saturday, May 2, from 7-10 a.m., at the VFW Post 1848, Highway 45 North in Jackson, Tenn. The Wrap program benefits women and children in Haywood County. Tickets are available by calling the WRAP office at 731-668-0411 or at the door. Cost is $4 per adult and $2 for children under 10.
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Songs of a Lifetime: Songs of a Lifetime will be presented Saturday, May 2, 6 p.m., at Christ Church on Anderson Ave. (Hwy. 76 S.). The evening will feature music by Eddie Martin, Lori Presley, Blair Simpson, The Watkins Family, Reese Ferrell, The Elrod Family, Bobby and Becky Stokely and Jonathan Yates. There will be a silent auction featuring many collectible items. All proceeds from the event will benefit 10-year-old cancer patient Hunter Bryant.
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National Day of Prayer: This will be a time for the whole community to come together for the purpose of praying for our country; all of our elected officials and our military personnel. The themem for this year's event is "Prayer America's HOPE." The event will take place on Thursday, May 7 on the courthouse lawn (in case of rain - inside the courthouse). The service will begin a little after noon at 12:05 until 12:35 p.m. For more information, contact Rev. Bob Connerley at Brownsville Baptist Church, 731-772-9753.
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Workforce Employer Forum: Haywood County Workforce Development will sponsor an Employer Forum Wednesday, May 6, from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., at the Brownsville Family Restaurant. Guest speaker will be Duane Lavery, director of the Southwest Tennessee Economic Development Authority. The topic will be "What it takes to recruit and retain industries in rural towns." The program is an ongoing effort of the Workforce Employer Outreach Committee to provide valuable information to foster economic development in our area. Lunch is dutch treat. For more information, contact Celeste Hubbard at 731-772-3490.
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Bethel MBA Program: Bethel College will be offering a free information session on Tuesday, May 12 at 6 p.m., for persons interested in beginning or continuing their college education. the MBA program is offered for flexible learning and classes are offered online through video lectures and podcasts. To learn more, please attend this informational seminar to beheld at 51 Murray Guard Drive in Jackson. Seating is limited. Please RSVP to Catherine Foster at 731-358-9260 or e-mail: fosterc@bethel-college.edu.
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Caregiver Support Group: Cindy Wilkins, Haywood County Health Department, will conduct a seminar on "Spotting Health Scams" Monday, May 18, 10 a.m., at the Brownsville Senior Center. All caregivers are encouraged to attend. Contact Reba or Peggy for more information, 731-772-2438.
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Xcellence, Inc. Yard Sale: Xcellence Inc. will host a multi-family yard sale Saturday, May 2 beginning at 7 a.m., at 61 Kleer-Vu Drive. Gently used clothing, household items, homemade desserts and bbq will be available for sale. Proceeds will benefit the programs of Xcellence. For more information, contact Angella Palmer at 731-437-0015.
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Mexico Mission Yard Sale: First Presbyterian Church will host a church-wide multi-family yard sale featuring lots of household items, kid’s toys, and lots more beginning at 6:30 a.m., Saturday, May 2, in the church parking lot, 109 West College St. Proceeds from the sale will benefit Mexico Missions. For more information about the church’s work in Mexico, visit www.yucatanmission.com.
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Spring Preview Party: Darlene and the crew at Merle Norman Cosmetics and Gifts, 17 South Lafayette, cordially invites you to a Spring Preview Party Thursday, May 7, from 5-7 p.m. The event will showcase new arrivals, like jewelry, flip flops and more. This will be a premier event filled with giveaways, refreshments and fun. For more information, call 731-772-9411. Learn more here ...
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Relay for Life Team Captain's Meeting: Park and Recreation will host the Relay Team Captain’s Meeting on Monday, May 11, at 5:30 p.m., at the W.O.W. building at East Main and Boyd Street. All team captains are asked to please be present. Teams are still being accepted. Call Carolyn Flagg, 731-772-0425, or Alan Callery, 731-780-7018, for additional information. This year’s Relay for Life event is Friday, June 12.
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Ward 2 Neighborhood Watch Meeting: Ward 2 will have a Neighborhood Watch meeting on Thursday, May 7, at 6 p.m. The meeting will be at the W.O.W. building at East Main and Boyd Street. Please come and share your concerns and ideas. For more information, contact Ward 2 Alderman Carolyn Flagg, 731-772-0425.
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Community Prayer Breakfast: You are invited to a Community Prayer Breakfast Friday, May 8, at 6:30 a.m., at the National Guard Armory on Morgan St. Keynote speaker will be Dr. Walter Kimbrough, president of Philander Smith College in Little Rock, AR. We will pray for our community, and especially the youth. Dr. Kimbrough will address ways a community supports success for it youth. An offering will be taken and used to support faith-influenced activities in Haywood county. For more information, contact Rev. Brent Porterfield at 731-780-3696.
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Rotary 1st Annual Golf Scramble: The Brownsville Rotary Club will sponsor its First Annual Golf Scramble on Thursday, May 21, at the Brownsville Country Club. Registration and lunch at 11:30 a.m.; Tee off at 1 p.m. This is an 18-hole golf scramble consisting of 4 -man teams. All proceeds from this event will be used to fund Rotary's Whells in Motion Project. This project benefits students in East Side Elementary, Haywood Lementary and Sunny Hill schools. Entry fee is $240 per team. For more information, contact David Duke at 731-772-4146, 731-780-5291 or brownsvillecc@gmail.com.
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Boys & Girls Club Cookout Fundraiser: Stop by and purchase burgers/cheeseburgers doe lunch Saturday, May 16, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., in the Wal-Mart parking lot. The $5 lunch will include sandwich, chips, drink and dessert. All proceeds will help fund activities for summer camp and regular programs in the fall. For more information, contact Alisa Hopson, 772-0552 or Yvette Blue at 772-1233.
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Workforce Employer Forum: Haywood County Workforce Development will sponsor an Employer Forum Wednesday, May 20, from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., at the Brownsville Family Restaurant. Guest speaker will be Mary Clement, Director of Tennessee Division of Consumer Affairs. The topic is "Be a savvy consumer and know your rights." The program is an ongoing effort of the Workforce Employer Outreach Committee to provide valuable information to foster economic development in our area. Lunch is dutch treat. For more information, contact Celeste Hubbard at 731-772-3490.
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Fish Fry: Farmers Chapel Church will host a Fish Fry Saturday, May 23, beginning at 10 a.m. All proceeds will benefit Relay for Life. Plates will be available for a $6 donation. The church is located at the corner of North Wilson and Franklin Street, behind Brownsville Baptist Church.
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