All About Brownsville

& Haywood County

September 12, 2008

Volume 4, Issue 35

When you hear church bells ringing Wednesday and the sirens sounding at noon, think about your Constitutional rights and freedoms. This “Ringing for Freedom” commemorates the 221st anniversary of the signing of the Constitution. Learn more about the DAR and how this local organization is celebrating this important event in history.

Sunday begins Imagination Library Week in Tennessee. Celebrate with Haywood County Reading Railroad by making sure all the children you know under 5 are receiving their free book each month. Application info is below.

Leadership Haywood County introduced its new 2009 Class at an Alumni Reception last night. I'm excited about these new members and want to introduce them to you. Meet the Leadership Class of 2009.

Scarecrow applications are beginning to come in for the annual contest to be held on Oct. 11. Enter online, and join the fun on the square beginning at 3 p.m. There will be live entertainment, hot dogs, homemade ice cream and you can vote for your favorite scarecrow, too.

 

Car enthusiasts will be glad to know that this year’s festival will also include the Annual Tennessee Trash Car Show Cruise-In Saturday, Oct. 18, on the square and the show will be Sunday, Oct. 19, at the WOW/Elma Ross Library. Another first for the festival is a Motorcycle Card Run (more details to come). I hope you’ve already marked your calendar for the Hatchie Fall Fest, October 18-19.

 

The theme for this year's Christmas Parade is "Hometown Christmas." Now I know you can come up with something fun to enter that reflects your favorite memories of Christmas. The parade is December 6 and entry forms will be available soon. But you don't have to wait for the forms to start planning your entry.

 

I know things are really beginning to get busy again, so please submit your upcoming events for the community calendar.

~ Sonia 

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September 14-20

 

Imagination Library Week

Imagination Library mails a new, age-appropriate, hardcover book every single month to registered children from birth to age five, at no cost to the family and regardless of income. September 14-20 has been declared as Imagination Library Week in Tennessee. The program is administered locally through Haywood County Reading Railroad and there are currently 795 children registered in our county – approximately 56 percent of the children under age five who are eligible. To enroll your child print a registration form or pick one up at the Elma Ross Public Library, InSouth Bank or First South Bank. Completed forms can be dropped off at the library or mailed to P.O. Box 25, Brownsville, TN 38012. The cost of delivering 12 hardback books to one child is $14 annually. If you would like to sponsor a child in the Imagination Library with a tax-deductible contribution, send a check made payable to Haywood County Reading Railroad, and mail to the address listed above.

 

Tuesday, September 16

 

Brownsville Business Association

The Brownsville Business Association will conduct its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 16, at 5:30 p.m. Upcoming holiday events will be discussed including Holiday in Haywood. 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, September 16, at the Hibachi Restaurant on Dupree St. For more information, please contact Commander Ray Dixon at 731-772-0400.

 

The Quest for Authentic Manhood

Zion Baptist Church will begin a 24-week study of the Robert Lewis series called "Quest for Authentic Manhood." Classes will be on Tuesday evenings, beginning Sept. 16, at 6 p.m., in the Fellowship Hall of Zion Baptist Church. Come and take an adventure and realize how to be a better father, son and friend. All males are invited to attend. For more information, contact Mike Weaver at 731-780-2121.

 

Wednesday, September 17

 

Ringing for Freedom

On Wednesday, September 17, at 12 noon, church bells and town sirens will sound for 30 seconds to commemorate the 221st anniversary of the signing of the Constitution. Brownsville will join cities and towns across America in "ringing for freedom" on this day. Learn more …

 

Thursday, September 18

 

Ribbon Cutting -  Laser & Facial Clinic

Join the Chamber of Commerce for the official Ribbon Cutting at the Laser and Facial Care Clinic, 1143 Tammbell St., at 10 a.m., Thursday, September 18. Dr. Clarey Dowling and Lynn Banks welcomes everyone to join them for the event, to tour the facility and learn more about the services offered.

 

Saturday, September 20

 

Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story

The Brownsville-Haywood County Arts Council will present "Buddy — The Buddy Holly Story" Saturday, September 20, at 7:30 p.m. There will be one performance only, at the Ann Marks Performing Arts Center at College Hill Center. The show is produced by the Arts Center of Cannon County, Woodbury, Tenn. Tickets are $12.50 adults, $6 students; and available at INSOUTH Bank, Livingston's and at the door.

 

 


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