All About Brownsville - July 25, 2008

& Haywood County

July 25, 2008

Volume 4, Issue 28

United Way of West Tennessee is sponsoring a great event beginning August 10 called “2008 Days of Action.” It’s an opportunity for individuals and groups to join in an effort to improve lives and our community. Read more about the event and register to take part in the 2008 Days of Action.

Christ Episcopal Church announced this week that they will be moving their Sunday morning service from 11 a.m. to 10 a.m. You are invited to worship with them. Christ Episcopal Church is located on the corner of North Washington and East College.

First day of school is Tuesday, August 5. A couple of efforts are being made to help provide school supplies for needy families in Haywood County. The Carl Perkins Center is accepting donations of supplies to help the families they serve. You can drop off your items at the Center located on Boyd Avenue or call 772-8378 for more information. The Town of Stanton will hold its annual “Stuff the Bus” event tomorrow morning at the Farmers Market downtown. Supplies collected there will be distributed through the schools.

The Brownsville Unit Boys & Girls Club will host its annual Steak N’ Burger Dinner Thursday, August 14. Tables and individual tickets are available. Former NBA star and U of M Tiger player Elliot Perry will be the guest speaker. For more information and tickets, call 731-772-0552.

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Saturday, July 26

Stanton’s “Stuff the Bus” Event

The Town of Stanton will sponsor a “Stuff the Bus” event on Saturday, July 26. Residents are asked to bring school supply items to the Farmers Market in Downtown Stanton Saturday morning. Supplies will be "stuffed" onto a school bus. The bus will then be delivered to Haywood County schools for distribution to needy children in our community. Monetary donations are also being accepted to help purchase clothing that meets the new dress code requirements. For more information, call Emma Delk at 731-548-6303, Debbie Sterbinsky at 731-780-5790, or Linda Barnett at 548-2565. If you would like to mail a donation, address it to the Town of Stanton, P. O. Box 97, Stanton, TN 38069. Please designate that your donation goes to the “Stuff the Bus” program.

Monday, July 28

Caregiver Support Group Meeting

Cindy Wilkins from the Haywood County Health Dept. will host a Caregivers seminar and support group Monday, July 28, at the Brownsville Senior Center beginning at 10 a.m. All caregivers are invited to attend. Everyone will be able to ask questions and share. For more information, call Reba or Peggy at the Center, 772-2438.

Friday, August 1

August Sales Tax Holiday Begins August 1

Tennessee’s third annual August Sales Tax Holiday, which gives back-to-school shoppers the opportunity to purchase certain clothing, school and art supplies, and computers free of Tennessee sales tax, will begin on Friday, August 1. Learn more about the holiday.

Sunday, August 3

Worship Through the Ages

The Brownsville Baptist Church Sanctuary Choir will present a concert of songs used throughout the ages to praise God. Everyone is invited and admission is free. The concert will take place on Sunday evening, August 3, at 6:30 p.m., in the church Sanctuary. Brownsville Baptist Church is located on the corner of West Main Street and North Wilson. For more information, contact the church at 731-772-9753.

Monday, August 4

Toddler Time at the Library

Toddler time at the Elma Ross Public Library will be Mondays, August 4 & 18, at 11 a.m. Parents are encouraged to bring their toddlers and enjoy lots of stories, songs, puppets, crafts and a snack.

Tuesday, August 5

School Starts

Half-Day for Haywood County Students. Visit the www.haywoodschools.com for more information about the local schools.

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