All About Brownsville - November 21, 2008

& Haywood County

November 21, 2008

Volume 4, Issue 45

WOW! That’s about all I can say about the first “Holiday in Haywood.” Over 1,000 people walked through the Armory doors this past weekend. Needless to say the event will be back next year. Thank you to everyone who participated and worked so hard to make this happen. You did an absolutely wonderful job.

Christmas Parade entry form and Grand Marshal nominations are due soon. Send your nomination to Frank Fawcett, P.O. Box 42, Brownsville, TN 38012 or e-mail him before Tuesday, Nov. 25. Parade entries are due Dec. 1, at the chamber. The parade is Saturday, December 6 at 6 p.m. Before the parade, there will be children’s activities on the square and Santa has agreed to visit with the kids for a few hours before parade time. Mrs. Claus is also coming and will read to the children throughout the afternoon. Look for Santa’s house on the square. If it rains, Santa will be in the courthouse. Businesses will also be open later that day for your shopping convenience.

Next week is Thanksgiving and my plans include finding my candle sticks and putting them in the windows. If you are not familiar with this tradition, it is simply an electric or battery operated candle stick with a clear bulb placed in each of your front-facing windows. Even if you have no other holiday decorations, this makes such a statement. It is a symbol of welcome and friendship - something we all need to feel at one time or another. I remember when every home in Haywood County did this. What a sight! And what a wonderful tradition; something the whole family can enjoy and help with. I hope you will join me in seeing that it continues.

And, don’t forget the Community Thanksgiving service this Tuesday evening at First Presbyterian Church.

I’m taking a break from the newsletter next Friday, but keep a check on the website and I’ll be back on December 5, with updates. Friday, December 5, is also the day for the annual Christmas Basket Radio-thon. Be sure and tune in to Brownsville Radio, 95.3 FM, and make your pledge to this very worthwhile cause.

~ Sonia

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Monday, November 24

Caregiver Support Group Meeting

Cindy Wilkins of the Haywood County Health Department will conduct a seminar on Depression at the Brownsville Senior Center on Monday, November 24 at 10 a.m. There is a lot of depression this time of year and Wilkins will give tips on how to get through the holidays and escape the "holiday blues." All caregivers are invited and encouraged to attend this free seminar. There will be a time of sharing and questions and answers. Call 772-2438 for more information.

Tuesday, November 25

Community Thanksgiving Service

The Haywood County Ministerial Alliance welcomes everyone to attend the annual Community Thanksgiving Service planned for Tuesday, November 25. This year's service will be held at First Presbyterian Church, 109 West College St., and will begin at 7 p.m. The Presley Family will provide special music and Charles Pratt will bring the message. A special offering will also be taken to benefit the local Mustard Seed.

Monday, December 1

Toddler Time at the Library

Toddler time at the Elma Ross Public Library will be Mondays, December 1 & 15, at 11 a.m. Parents are encouraged to bring their toddlers and enjoy lots of stories, songs, puppets, crafts and a snack.

Friday, December 5

Christmas Basket Fundraiser

Haywood County Mayor Franklin Smith and the whole Brownsville Radio crew will host the annual Christmas Basket radio-thon beginning at 7:15 a.m., Friday, December 5, on radio station WTBG 95.3 FM Brownsville. Last year's fundraiser raised more than $25,000 for food baskets for needy families in Brownsville and Haywood County.

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