All About Brownsville - July 11, 2008

& Haywood County

July 11, 2008

Volume 4, Issue 26

Hope everyone enjoyed the 4^th. I know I did. It’s been hard to get back into the swing of things this week.

Quick Reminder: Tuesday, July 15 is the last day to enter the Hatchie Fall Fest T-shirt Design Contest. Drop your design by A&B Printing, 50 South Washington, or Regions Bank, on the square.

I know by now you’ve heard me talk about Connected Tennessee. Deanna Ward, who is our Connected TN representative, will be the guest speaker at this month’s Brownsville Business Association meeting and I would like to issue a special invitation to you to hear her speak -- even if you already have broadband. Once it is available to everyone in the state, the ripple effect both economically and socially will have a tremendous affect on us all. So don’t think that you have nothing to offer in this initiative. You are important. Join the BBA and Deanna Ward Tuesday, July 15, at 5:30 p.m., at the Delta Room to learn all about it.

The Chamber and Parks and Recreation are gearing up for a big day Wednesday, July 16. It’s the annual Kids Day, and this year marks three years of showing the kids they are important and offering then a safe and fun day of activities. It starts at 10 a.m., so bring the kids to Volunteer Park. If you can, volunteer to help for a few hours.

If you are thinking about school shopping, don’t forget you have another Tax Free Holiday coming up August 1. Learn more here.

~ Sonia

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Saturday, July 12

Luau Kick-off for “Outrigger Island” VBS

Experience "Outrigger Island" Vacation Bible School at Holly Gove Baptist Church. There will be a kick-off Luau Saturday, July 12, from 11-1 with games, drawings and a free lunch. Parents are welcome. VBS will begin Monday, July 14, at 9 a.m. The church is located at 8488 Poplar Corner Rd. For more information, call 731-772-2627.

Monday, July 14

Curves Customer Appreciation Day

Curves of Brownsville, 140 S. Dupree, invites all its current, former and potential members to Customer Appreciation Day Monday, July 14! There will be lots of giveaways and drawings. Beauty and wellness consultants will be on hand with relaxation techniques and much more. For more information, contact Curves at 731-779-9400. Or check out their BLOG for a taste of all the fun things happening at Curves of Brownsville.

Vacation Bible School at Holly Grove Baptist

If your children missed "Outrigger Island" Vacation Bible School or if you would like them to experience it again this summer, bring them to Holly Gove Baptist Church. There will be a kick-off Luau Saturday, July 12, from 11-1 with games, drawings and a free lunch. Parents are welcome. VBS will be Monday through Friday, July 14-18, from 9 a.m. until noon. The Hawaiian theme, music and crafts are fun and the Bible teaching is excellent. Classes for three years old (by September 1, 2007) to sixth grade. Refreshments provided. Van transportation is available by calling the church. Early drop-off before work is also available, but parents must make prior arrangements with the church. Friday, July 18, at 7 p.m., will be Family night for children and parents with a short program and refreshments. The church is located at 8488 Poplar Corner Rd. The phone is 731-772-2627.

Vacation Bible School at Christ Church

Christ Church of Brownsville will hold its Vacation Bible School beginning Monday, July 14 through Friday, July 18, from 6 - 8:30 p.m. All children are invited to participate. The VBS will include activities that teach about Jesus, hamburgers and hot dogs plus snacks, games and fun times, too. Everything is free. For more information, call Jason Velotta at 772-9933.

Tuesday, July 15

New Business Opening

There’s a new business in Brownsville. Pat’s Fabrics and Collectibles will open Tuesday, July 15, at 10 a.m. Featuring an assorted collection of fabrics for home decorating, crafts, quilting and fashions, and priced affordably. Pat’s Fabrics is located at 1210 Anderson Ave., across from Ketchum Carpet. Open Tuesday – Friday 10-6, and Saturday 10-2. The Chamber will sponsor a Ribbon Cutting Thursday, July 24 at 10 a.m.

BBA to host Connected TN discussion

Deanna Ward, West Tennessee eCommunity Project Manager for Connected Tennessee, will be the guest speaker for the monthly meeting of the Brownsville Business Association (BBA) Tuesday, July 15, at 5:30 p.m. Ward will discuss the Connected TN initiative and how small businesses can benefit from broadband availability. The public in invited. All members are urged to attend. The meeting will be held at the Delta Room, 703 East Main St., behind Backyard Barbecue. A short business meeting will be conducted before Ward’s presentation. For more information about the BBA, call Sonia at 780-5144.

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, July 15, at the Hibachi Restaurant on Dupree St. For more information, please contact Commander Ray Dixon at 731-772-0400.

Wednesday, July 16

Third Annual Kids Day

3rd Annual Kids Day will be held Wed., July 16, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., at Volunteer Park. Free games, food, water slides, jumpers, face painting & etc. National guard will be there with their big trucks, and rock wall. Police will be there with info for children. Parks and Recreation will grill hamburgers and hot dogs for volunteers that help with the children. This event is co-sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and Parks and Recreation. For more information, call the Chamber at 772-2193 or Parks and Rec. at 772-6693.

Saturday, July 19

Ken-Ten Truck & Tractor Pull

The Ken-Ten Truck & Tractor Pull is back again this year and will be held Saturday, July 19 beginning at 7 p.m. The pull will be held at the field on Hwy. 76 South beside Pictsweet. Admission is $10 per person and kids 5 and under get in free. All proceeds will benefit Park of Dreams, an all-inclusive park added at Volunteer Park. For more information about the pull, call 731-225-9137.

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