All About Brownsville - June 13, 2008

& Haywood County

June 13, 2008

Volume 4, Issue 23

Tonight beginning at 5 p.m. – Haywood County Relay for Life at the football field. Relay is one of the premier events of the year. Don’t miss it.

And speaking of the football field. Have you ever seen anything come down so fast? I’m talking about the visitor-side bleachers that were torn down last week to make way for new ones. It was a definite case of “now you see it, now you don’t.”

Don’t forget that the city elections are this Tuesday, June 17. The county election is coming up in August and promises a couple of interesting school board races. Since my move, I’ve had to familiarize myself with a new voting district. Sometimes it gets especially confusing when you are in one city ward and another county district. So, I thought with the school board elections coming up that involves both city and county, you may want to take a look at where the district lines are drawn and who your school board representative is. Other election info is included, too. Download the pdf file.

Very interesting program coming up Monday at the Library. Meet living historian Bryce Chandler who will talk about the life of a drummer boy during the Civil War. Learn more here.

If you have an event coming up between now and July 11, please enter it here before June 18. After June 20, I will be on vacation and have limited access to updating the website, so please get your info in now to be sure everyone knows about it.

~ Sonia

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Friday, June 13

Ribbon Cutting & Open House

The Brownsville Haywood County Chamber of Commerce invites you to a Ribbon Cutting and Open House for Care All Home Health, 1151 Tammbell St. The Ribbon cutting will be at 10 a.m. and the open House will continue until 1 p.m. You’re invited to attend and learn more about the many services Care All provides.

Relay for Life

Relay for Life will begin Friday, June 13 at 5 p.m., at the L.Z. Hurley Memorial Football Field. The event will open with entertainment. This year's honorary chairpersons are Robert Barden and Peggy Boyd. This year's theme is "Dancing for a Cure." There will be food, fun and entertainment for all ages. Everyone is invited to come and walk for a cure for cancer. All proceeds from the evening goes to the American Cancer Society.

Entertainment: 5- until

Performing will be Mickey Utley, The Singing Firefighter David Smith, Christ Church, Tina Turner Review, Union Grove Special Group, Jeffrey Vaulx, Kickin', Women of Purpose, Shawn Williams and more. A special dance team from Memphis will also be entertaining.

Opening Ceremonies: 7 p.m.

Luminary Ceremony: 10 p.m.

Closing Ceremony: 11:45 p.m.

UT Night at the Diamond Jaxx

The Haywood County UT Alumni Chapter invites you to met and hear Bob Kesling, Director of Broadcasting and The Voice of The Vols, at UT night at the Diamond Jaxx Friday, June 13, 2008, at Pringles Park in Jackson. Gates open at 6 p.m., and dinner will be served until the first pitch is thrown around 7 p.m. Wear Orange to be eligible for door prizes. There will be a playground for children and all children can run the bases after the game. Fireworks will end the evening. Cost: $4.50 for discounted game ticket only (box seats); $15 for game and buffet (includes all-you-can-eat hamburger and hot dog buffet). Contact Jo Matherne for more information, 731-779-1117.

Saturday, June 14

Free Health Fair

A free Health Fair will be offered at Faith Deliverance Church, 1193 Tamm St., Saturday, June 14, from 9 a.m. until noon. Haywood Family Health Center staff will be onsite offering free cholesterol and glucose screenings, free blood pressure and weight screenings, and Dr. Farnel Backer will also be available to answer any medical questions.

Cheerleader and Football Sign-ups

Haywood Youth Sports will be signing up children to play football and to cheer every Saturday during June from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m., at the WOW building on Boyd Ave., across from the football stadium. Grades 1-9 can participate in the Cheerleading activities and ages 6-14 may sign-up to play football. Everyone gets to play. For more information, call 731-780-4454 or 731-780-7406.

Sunday, June 15

Happy Father’s Day!!!

Monday, June 16

Vacation Bible School

First Presbyterian Church and First United Methodist Church will once again join together for Vacation Bible School. This year’s theme is “Power Lab: Discovering Jesus’ Miraculous Power.” It will be held June 16-20, from 9 a.m. until noon, at First United Methodist Church, 117 East Franklin St. For more information, and to register, call 772-2893 or 772-0365.

Toddler Time at the Library

Toddler time at the Elma Ross Public Library will be Mondays, June 2 & 16, at 11 a.m. Parents are encouraged to bring their toddlers and enjoy lots of stories, songs, puppets, crafts and a snack.

Author/Living Historian to visit Library

Author and living historian Bryce A. Chandler will appear in costume at Elma Ross Public Library Monday, June 16th, at 1 p.m., and will talk about the life of a drummer boy from the Civil War, telling from the drummer's own view what life was like during the war of the 1860's. Come listen to the heart-rending pitch of his historical six-whole fife, and the inspiring roll of his home-made replica snare drum.

Tuesday, June 17

City Election

Brownsville Business Association

The Brownsville Business Association will conduct it's regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 17, at 5:30 p.m. All members are urged to attend. Everyone is welcome. The meeting will be held at the Delta Room, 703 East Main St., behind Backyard Barbecue.

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, June 17, at the Hibachi Restaurant on Dupree St. For more information, please contact Commander Ray Dixon at 731-772-0400.

Friday, June 20

Free Child Seat Check Point

The West Tennessee Child Seat Center, Wal-Mart and the Brownsville Police Department will be conducting a Free Child Seat checkpoint at Wal-Mart Friday, June 20, from 10 a.m. until noon.

Give Blood

By giving blood during June and July, you can register to win a Destin Florida vacation. Package includes 3 nights at an ocean-front hotel and $200 gas card. Plus all donors receive a free t-shirt. The drawing will be held August 4. Lifeline Blood Services will be on the Court Square Friday, June 20 from noon until 6 p.m. Please remember to bring a photo ID when donation blood.

Saturday, June 21

Cheerleader and Football Sign-ups

Haywood Youth Sports will be signing up children to play football and to cheer every Saturday during June from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m., at the WOW building on Boyd Ave., across from the football stadium. Grades 1-9 can participate in the cheerleading activities and ages 6-14 may sign-up to play football. Everyone gets to play. For more information, call 731-780-4454 or 731-780-7406.

Sunday, June 22

Wednesday Morning Musicale Concert Series

The Wednesday Morning Musicale presents the second concert series in its 100th anniversary celebration series, featuring Jeff Binford, Alice McClanahan, Boyd Richards and Ronnie Richards. The concert will be Sunday June 22, 3 p.m., at First Presbyterian Church. Tickets are $10 each and are available at Insouth Bank or at the door. Of particular interest: Jeff Binford will perform portions of the dedicatory concert from when First Presbyterian dedicated its sanctuary organ many years ago.

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