All About

Brownsville

& Haywood County

March 7, 2008

Volume 4, Issue 9

Recipe of the Week: Tomato and Spinach Toss

Don’t forget to “Spring Forward” tomorrow night when you go to bed. Daylight Savings Time officially begins at 2 a.m., Sunday morning, so set those clocks ahead one hour Saturday night. You certainly don’t want to be late for anything next week.

UT Extension is presenting two very interesting program on Thursday night. If you love gardening, be at the Ann Marks theater to hear the “gardening guru” Carol Reese. UT and The Family Resource Centers are also kicking off their new program “Healthy Homes” Thursday night at Anderson. Both programs are free.

Haywood County Habitat for Humanity is inviting everyone to a community meeting to discuss the chapter’s current and future direction Tuesday, March 18, at College Hill.

March 17-21 is Holy Week and noon services will be conducted at area churches. Check the calendar for locations each day.

If you have children 10 and under, and weather permitting, spend Saturday morning, March 15, at Volunteer Park and participate in the annual Easter Egg Hunt. It’s a lot of fun each year and Parks and Rec. has a big time putting this on for the kids.

Don’t forget to take healthy non-perishable food to Curves of Brownsville this week. Jo Anne and Tara’s goal is to help raise 2,000 lbs. of food locally for the food banks at the Carl Perkins Center and Mustard Seed.

It’s still not too late to get your tickets for the Carl Perkins Fabulous Fifties Dinner and Auction March 15. Call the center, 772-8378, for details.

If you are an avid hunter, you’ll be interested to learn that the top website for Tennessee whitetail deer is now locally owned. Rad Ellington, Taylor Wilson and Craig Robinson are the new owners of TnDeer.com. Learn more about TnDeer.

~ Sonia

Share your upcoming 2008 events

 

Saturday, March 8

                 

Benefit for Janice Greer Whittiemore

A benefit will be held Saturday, March 8, beginning at 11 a.m., at The Cypress Hut on Hwy. 70 West in Stanton, TN, to help raise money for Janice Greer Whittiemore. Whittiemore has been diagnosed with Wilson's Disease and requires a liver transplant. She is currently #5 on the transplant list. Barbecue plates will be available at 1:30 p.m. and a cake walk and auction will also be held as part of the afternoon's events. For more information or to make a donation, please call 731-548-6124.

 

Singing Firefighter in Concert

Everyone’s favorite Singing Firefighter, David Smith, will be in concert Saturday, March 8, at Harmony Baptist Church, in the Hillville community. This is a benefit singing for the church youth group. A fish supper will begin at 5 p.m., and the gospel singing will begin at 6 p.m. Smith will also have his new CD “Trophies of Grace” available.

 

Arts Council presents “Smokey Joe’s Café”

The Brownsville-Haywood County Arts Council will present The Art Center of Cannon County in the production of "Smokey Joe's Cafe" on Saturday, March 8 at the Ann Marks Performing Art Center, College Hill, Brownsville, Tenn., at 7 p.m. The original Broadway production opened in 1995 and has toured extensively around the world. Nine performers sing the glories of the Fifties in America.... one song at a time. Tickets are available at Insouth Bank, Livingston's or at the door. Adults - $12.50; Students - $6. Call the Arts Council office for information, 772-4883.

 

Sunday, March 9

 

Daylight Savings Time Begins

Be sure and set your clocks ahead one hour on Saturday night.

 

Thursday, March 13

 

Spaghetti Luncheon to Benefit Relay for Life

The Haywood County Courthouse Relay for Life team will host a Spaghetti Luncheon on Thursday, March 13, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., at the Parks & Rec. building at 100 Boyd Ave. Plates are $6 each. Eat-in, Carry-out and delivery will be available. To place an order, please call 772-6693 or fax order to 779-0104. All proceeds will benefit Relay for Life.

 

An Evening with Carol Reese

The Haywood County Master Gardeners and UT Extension present an evening with gardening "guru" Carol Reese on Thursday, March 13, 6-8 p.m., at the Ann Marks Performing Arts Center. Reese is a UT Area Specialist in Ornamental Horticulture at the West Tennessee Research and Education Center in Jackson. She is known world-wide for her witty personality and extensive knowledge of horticulture. Admission is free and a must for any garden enthusiasts. Those who know Reese, know you can never tire of her programs. Each presentation offers an opportunity to learn and be entertained. Reese's talk will include tips and techniques to make the most of your landscape, such as choosing the right plants and structures. For more information about the program, please call the Extension office at 772-2861.

 

“Healthy Homes” comes to Anderson

Nationally-known motivational speaker Derrick Hayes will be the guest speaker at the kick-off of “Healthy Homes,” sponsored by UT Extension and The Family Resource Centers. Hayes will appear at Anderson Early Childhood Center on Thursday, March 13, at 6 p.m. This is a free event and everyone is invited to come hear Hayes speak about the "Power of Positive Thinking." For more information about the event, call 731-772-2861. [Read more ...]

 

Friday, March 14

 

Singing Firefighter to Perform at Senior Center

Everyone is invited to hear David Smith, The Singing Firefighter, Friday, March 14, at the Brownsville Senior Center. He will perform at 10 a.m. and everyone is welcome to have lunch. If you do prefer to have lunch, please call Peggy or Reba at 772-2438, to make reservations.

 

Saturday, March 15

 

Community-Wide Easter Egg Hunt

Brownsville/Haywood County Parks and Recreation’s Community Wide Easter Egg Hunt will be held Saturday, March 15, at Volunteer Park. The fun begins at 10:30 a.m. Children walking age up to 10 years are invited to participate in this annual event. Eggs will be provided for small babies. Rain date will be March 22.

 

Fabulous Fifties Dinner & Auction

The Carl Perkins annual dinner and auction will be held on Saturday, March 15, with the silent auction beginning at 5:30 p.m. this year's theme is "Fabulous Fifties" and will be held at the National Guard Armory on Morgan Street. Tickets are $80 per couple, $40 for individuals and $320 for a table of 8. Make your reservations by calling the Carl Perkins Center at 731-772-8378.

 

Chuck Wagon Gang in Concert

On Saturday, March 15, at 7 p.m., the world famous Chuck Wagon Gang will be in concert at Calvary Baptist Church, 624 Hatchie Ave. The group is celebrating 71 years of singing gospel music. There is no charge for the event, but a love offering will be taken. For more information, call 772-0192.

 

Monday, March 17

 

Toddler Time at the Library

Toddler time at the Elma Ross Public Library will be Monday, March 17, at 11 a.m. Parents are encouraged to bring their toddlers and enjoy lots of stories, songs, puppets, crafts and a snack.

 

Holy Week Services

The Haywood/Brownsville Ministerial Alliance will once again host Holy Week Services beginning Monday, March 17 through Friday, March 21. Services begin at 12 noon followed by a light lunch at 12:30. The cost of lunch is $4 per person. The schedule for the week is as follows: Monday, March 17 - Brownsville Baptist Church; Tuesday, March 18 - Christ Episcopal Church; Wednesday, March 19 - First Presbyterian Church; Thursday, March 20 - First Baptist Church; and Friday, March 21 - First United Methodist Church. Everyone is welcome.

 

News

 

Smokey Joe’s Café comes to Brownsville March 8

Curves of Brownsville Food Drive to Fill Local Food Pantries

Enjoy an “Evening with Carol Reese” March 13

 “Healthy Homes” coming to Anderson March 13

Brownsville’s TnDeer.com – Best campfire on the Internet

4-H Camp Schedule Announced

Connected Tennessee initiative comes to Brownsville

 

 


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