All About

Brownsville

& Haywood County

January 25, 2008

Volume 4, Issue 3

Many braved the frigid weather Monday to participate in the annual Martin Luther King Jr. march from old Carver School on Jefferson, up Main Street and around the square. Before I could see them, I could hear them, their voices raised high in song. Here are a few pictures of the event.

 

The first session for the 2008 Tennessee Master Gardener class begins Thursday evening at the Haywood County Extension office. If you haven’t signed up already, it’s not too late. Just show up Thursday night. Call the Extension office at 772-2861 for more info.

 

Also, Thursday evening, January 31, at 7 p.m., learn how to recognize illegal drugs and the symptoms of drug abuse at Bluff Creek Baptist Church on Dr. Hess Road. The program is sponsored by East Haywood County Neighborhood Watch (District 6). Everyone is invited.

 

The Arts Council will present a very special program Saturday, February 2. “A Brownsville Homecoming” will feature the talents of many local folks performing your gospel favorites. Jennifer Simmons Milligan and Richard Dickerson, from Woodmont Baptist Church in Nashville, will direct the production. Tickets can be purchased at Insouth Bank, Livingston’s and at the door.

 

Dr. Jim Byford will be the guest speaker at “Biofuels in West Tennessee” Tuesday night, February 5, at the Delta Room behind Backyard Barbecue. A buffet dinner is included with your ticket for this event. Call 779-1117 before January 31 for reservations.

 

February 9 is going to be a busy night in Brownsville. Two fun events are planned for those wishing to treat their Valentine to a special night. There will be a Valentine’s Ball at the National Guard Armory with good food and dancing and all proceeds will benefit Relay for Life. Get your ticket from any Relay team member or Chairperson Carolyn Flagg, 772-0425. At the Country Club that night, start the evening with catfish and all the trimmings and then stay for Blues star David Lee Durham at the “Catfish and the Blues” event.

 

Don’t forget, early voting ends this Thursday, Jan. 31, at the courthouse.

 

~ Sonia

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Friday, January 25

 

Early Voting Continues

Early voting continues through Thursday, January 31. New location - lobby of the Haywood County Courthouse. Hours for Early Voting are 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., except Sunday. Voters must present their voter registration card or some other form of valid ID. For more information about early voting, contact Administrator of Elections Andrea Smothers at 772-1760.

 

Monday, January 28

 

Care Giver Support Group

Cindy Wilkins, Haywood County Health Department, will conduct the monthly Care Giver Support Group meeting at the Brownsville Senior Center Monday, January 28, at 10 a.m. All caregivers are invited to attend. You will have opportunity to share and ask questions. For more information, call Reba or Peggy at 731-772-2438.

 

Thursday, January 31

 

Last Day to Early Vote – Location: Haywood County Courthouse

 

Reservation deadline for “Biofuels in West Tennessee” – Call 779-1117

 

Tennessee Master Gardener Class

Spring classes will begin Thursday, January 31. The class will meet on Thursday evenings from 6 - 8 p.m. Classes include 40 hours of horticultural-packed training and will include classes in landscape design, woody ornamentals, plant diseases, insect management and more. To sign up for this year’s Master Gardener program, or for more information, call the UT Extension office at 772-2861. The office is located at 100 South Wilson Street.

 

East Haywood County Neighborhood Watch

East Haywood County Neighborhood Watch (District 6) will meet Thursday, January 31, at 7 p.m., at Bluff Creek Baptist Church, 3480 Dr. Hess Road. A representative of the Haywood County Sheriff's Department will present a program on drug recognition and symptoms of drug abuse. Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend. For more information, call Becky Booth, 780-2641, or Sonia Outlaw-Clark, 780-5144.

 

Saturday, February 2

 

A Brownsville Homecoming

The Brownsville Haywood County Arts Council presents "A Brownsville Homecoming," Saturday, February 2, 7 p.m., at the Ann Marks Performing Arts Center. Under the direction of our own Jennifer Simmons Milligan and Richard Dickerson, Minister of Music Woodmont Baptist Church - Nashville, the evening promises to be a hand-clapping, toe-tapping good time featuring some of Brownsville's best talent and good ole gospel music. Tickets are $12.50 for adults and $6 for students; and are available at Insouth Bank, Livingston's and at the door.

 

Sunday, February 3

 

Super Bowl for Jesus

Christ Church, 2120 Anderson Avenue, will host a gospel singing Sunday, February 3, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The Christ Church Praise Band will open for the gospel singing group "The Dills." Everyone is invited to come for a blessing and some great gospel music. No admission will be charged, but a love offering will be taken. For more information, contact Jason Velotta at 731-772-9933.

 

News

Scenes from 2008 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day March

David Lee Durham to perform in Brownsville February 9

Local UT Alumni present “Biofuels in West Tennessee”

 

 


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