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Brownsville & Haywood County November 30, 2007 Volume
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It’s official. Santa arrives in Brownsville
tomorrow night. I love the annual Christmas Parade. Not only is it Old St.
Nick’s first visit each year, but it’s such a treat to watch all the lights
and sounds of Christmas slowly travel down Main Street. I think it’s the
darkness that makes it so magical. The anticipation of not really being able
to see what’s coming next but to know that it will be festive and fun. This year’s parade will be a little
different. Probably the most noticeable will be the absence of candy
throwing. Now, I have to admit that that is probably my favorite part.
Watching the kids anticipating where the next handful will land and who will
get to it first. I’ve spent many Christmas Parade nights reminding my niece
and nephew, and most recently my grandson, that “you have to wave” if you
expect them to throw to you. I understand completely the risk that candy
throwing presents and why it had to be eliminated. And I agree with that
decision, although I certainly will miss it. None the less, I look forward to
Saturday night and I’m still going to tell the kids “you have to wave.”
Congratulations to long-time rescue squad member William Burse on being
chosen this year’s Grand Marshall. Enter the Chamber Christmas Tree Decorating
Contest by placing a tree on the courthouse lawn. Complete rules and
information is available on the entry form, and must be
returned to the chamber by Dec. 7. Chamber Bucks awarded for 1st,
2nd and 3rd places. Rotary Pecans are here. Along with the
always favorite chocolate-covered and plain, this year you can also choose
from cinnamon and salted, too. Contact any Rotarian to buy a bag ($7). Heard this week that Rick and Freda
Sullivan’s grandson, Matthew, is a finalist in a Gap Casting Call. He was one
of 20 chosen out of 800,380 entrants. You can see a picture of Matthew and
help him win by casting your vote at: www.gap.com/castingcall. If you happen to be in the Braden Community
Saturday morning, stop by the Fire Department for a Pancake Breakfast. The
fire department is on Highway 70 and the pancakes will be served from 6-10
a.m. ~ Sonia |
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Saturday,
December 1 |
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Coming Home for Christmas ... is the theme of this year's Christmas Parade to be held
Saturday, December 1, beginning at 6 p.m. The parade will travel down East
Main and around the court square. Local businesses will be open late for
shoppers and Santa will make his first appearance in Brownsville. The Annual
parade is sponsored by the Brownsville Haywood County Rescue Squad. |
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Sunday,
December 2 |
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Hanging of the Greens First United Methodist Church
will present its annual Hanging of the Greens Sunday evening, December 2, at
6:30 p.m. A reception will follow the service. |
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Monday,
December 3 |
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Toddler Time at the Library Toddler time at the Elma Ross
Public Library begins at 11 a.m., Monday, December 3, and Monday, December
17. Parents are encouraged to bring their toddlers and enjoy lots of stories,
songs, puppets, crafts and a snack. Toddler time is offered twice a month. |
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Tuesday,
December 4 |
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Taste of Christmas The 8th Annual Taste of Christmas
will be Tuesday, December 4 from 5-7 p.m., in the INSOUTH Bank lobby. Tickets
are $5 for adults and $2 for children under 12. Enjoy appetizers, salads,
desserts, prime rib, tenderloin and more great foods, plus carriage rides and
pictures with Santa ($2). All proceeds go to Relay for Life. For more
information, contact Michelle Sills at InSouth Bank. |
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Thursday,
December 6 |
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Court Square Christmas Area merchants and court square
businesses will stay open late, until 7 p.m., for your shopping convenience
the Thursday nights before Christmas, December 6, 13 & 20. |
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Friday,
December 7 |
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Christmas Basket Fundraiser Haywood County Mayor Franklin
Smith and the whole Brownsville Radio crew will host the annual Christmas
Basket radio-thon beginning at 7:15 a.m., Friday, December 7, on radio
station WTBG 95.3 FM Brownsville. Former radio personality Paul Jackson will
also be on hand to greet callers and visitors as they contribute to this
year’s basket fund. Last year's fundraiser raised more than $25,000 for food
baskets for needy families in Brownsville and Haywood County. Humane Society Cookout InSouth Bank will sponsor a
Humane Society Cookout Friday, December 7, beginning at 11 a.m., at Fine
Things, 23 North Court Square. Five dollars will purchase a hamburger,
cheeseburger or bratwurst, along with chips, a drink and a dessert. Fax your
order, along with a pick-up time to 731-772-0189. Include your name and phone
number with your order. All proceeds will benefit the Haywood County Humane
Society. Gingerbread Family Night The Elma Ross Public Library will
host it's annual Gingerbread Family night, December 7, at 7 p.m. Families are
encouraged to participate, build a gingerbread house and listen to the
classic tale of the Gingerbread Boy. Cost is $1 to cover materials. Space is
limited and reservations are required. Call 731-772-9534. |
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Saturday,
December 8 |
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Breakfast with Santa Claus Breakfast with Santa Claus will
be held Saturday, Dec. 8th from 8:30 until 11 a.m. and is sponsored by First
South Bank to benefit Project: Park of Dreams. The event will take place in
the 1st South Conference Center located behind the bank on West Main Street.
There will be no charge at the door and breakfast plates of delicious
beignets will be provided by the Taste of New Orleans Restaurant. There will
be a $5 charge for breakfast. Breakfast plates can be pre-ordered by calling
772-3031. You can eat-in or take-out. Santa will be on hand to talk with the
children and cameras will be ready to take your child's picture with Santa.
Project: Park of Dreams is a local effort to build an
"all-inclusive" park that will be accessible to all children,
including those with disabilities. To learn more about this event or Project:
Park of Dreams, call Hayden Hooper at 772-3031 or e-mail haycly@hughes.net. |
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Sunday,
December 9 |
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A Service of Lessons and Carols First Presbyterian Church invites
you to join them on Sunday evening, December 9, at 6:30 p.m., for a Service
of Lessons and Carols. The chancel choir has been working for several weeks
in preparation for this special event. This service is always a highlight of
the advent season. First Presbyterian Church is located at 109 West College
St. Paul Saik in Concert A concert for the whole community!
First United Methodist Church will once again present Paul Saik in concert on
Sunday, December 9, at 6:30 p.m., in the church sanctuary. Admission is free.
An offering will be taken and a reception will follow. |
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Monday,
December 10 |
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Caregiver Support Group Cindy Wilkins, Haywood County
Health Department, will conduct a seminar on "How to Keep Your Spirits
Up During the Holidays" on Monday, December 10, at 10 a.m., at the
Brownsville Senior Center at College Hill. You will have the opportunity to share
and ask questions. All caregivers are invited to attend. For more
information, call Peggy or Reba at 772-2438. Christmas at College Hill Christmas at College Hill is
Monday, December 10, from 6-8 p.m. School choirs will perform at the Ann
Marks Performing Arts Center. Anderson, Haywood Elementary, East Side, Sunny
Hill and the HHS Show Choir will be performing and there will be a surprise
visit by Santa at the beginning of the evening. Due to the construction at
College Hill museum, Santa will be seeing children downstairs at the theater.
This is the Brownsville Haywood county Arts Council's gift to the community.
The event is free and everyone is invited. For more information, contact
Betsy Thornton at 772-4883. |
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News |
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Haywood County Receives Litter Grant Enter the 2007 Christmas Tree Decorating
Contest |
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