All About Brownsville - December 3, 2009

& Haywood County

December 3, 2009

Volume 5, Issue 44

Twenty-one shopping days until Christmas! Sorry, I couldn’t resist beginning this newsletter with that bit of trivia. I actually bought a couple of gifts during the Holiday in Haywood event and have since ordered a few things from a local store, so I am well on my way. I know Merle Norman-Traditions gifts will be open late on Thursday for the next three weeks for shoppers like me who have to shop around our work schedules. I hope to find that other merchants are following suit. For several years I have been able to buy all my gifts in Brownsville and plan to do the same this year. I encourage you to do all that you can here, too.

Have you heard about Sugar Creek’s new 2010 calendar? It features the residents in all kind of fun and exciting locations (and costumes). Go by and check it out. It’s only $10 and who doesn’t need a calendar to pin-up, especially when it features folks you know.

While you’re thinking about all the stuff you want to buy, I hope you’ll also remember to give a little back by way of the annual Christmas Basket Fundraiser. Held each year on Brownsville Radio, 95.3 FM, the baskets go to needy families in our community. You can call your pledge in at 731-772-3200 or 3500. If you want to give anonymously or just don’t want to talk on the radio, call 731-772-3700. The radio-thon begins at 7:15 a.m.

Don’t forget this year’s Christmas parade Saturday night! This year is going to be bigger and better than ever. And if you want to get the kids picture taken with Santa, he’ll be on the court square beginning at 2 p.m. Concessions will be available and other fun stuff for the kids, too. Dress warm and come on out for a day of Christmas fun.

My grandson’s performing with the East Side school group during Christmas at College Hill on Monday. I hope you can all come out and see the performances and enjoy the Arts Council’s Christmas gift to the community. It begins at 6 p.m.

Insouth Bank’s annual Taste of Christmas is Tuesday and the Boys and Girls Club Windows of Hope Gala is planned for December 11. First Presbyterian Church’s annual Service of Lessons and Carols will be presented this Sunday at 5 p.m. It’s beginning to look, sound and taste a lot like Christmas in Brownsville and Haywood County.

~ Sonia

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Friday, December 4

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 4, 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.

Saturday, December 5

Fun on Main Street: Pictures with Santa and Christmas Parade

Santa will be on the court square Saturday, December 5, beginning at 2 p.m. to take pictures with all the kids and to collect wish lists. There will be concessions and other activities to keep the children entertained in anticipation of the annual Christmas parade. The parade begins at 6 p.m., and will travel down East Main St., around the square and down West Main. It will features floats from businesses, churches and the schools. Bands will march and classic autos will also be featured. Bundle up and get ready to join the fun on Main Street. This year’s parade theme is “What Christmas Means to Me.”

Sunday, December 6

Lessons & Carols

A service of seven Lessons and Carols will be performed by the Chancel Choir of First Presbyterian Church on Sunday, December 6, at 5 p.m. The public is invited to attend the annual service that celebrates the birth of Christ. First Presbyterian Church is located at 109 West College St.

Monday, December 7

Toddler Time at the Library

Toddler time at the Elma Ross Public Library will be held Monday, December 7, at 11 a.m. Parents are encouraged to bring their toddlers and enjoy lots of stories, songs, puppets, crafts and a snack.

Christmas at College Hill

The Brownsville Haywood County Arts Council's gift to the community - Christmas at College Hill. Local school children perform at the Ann Marks Performing Arts Center and you are invited to visit the College Hill Center for an art exhibit by Haywood County students, talk with Santa and enjoy light refreshments on Monday, December 7, beginning at 6 p.m.

Tuesday, December 8

Taste of Christmas

The 9th Annual Taste of Christmas will be Tuesday, December 8 from 5-7 p.m., in the INSOUTH Bank lobby. Enjoy appetizers, salads, desserts, prime rib, tenderloin and more great foods, plus carriage rides and pictures with Santa.

Saturday, December 11

Windows of Hope Gala

You are cordially invited to attend the Boys & Girls Club's annual Windows of Hope Gala Friday, December 11, beginning at 7 p.m., at the Brownsville Country Club. Tickets are $15 per person and includes food and great music by Dwight Johnson. All proceeds from the evening benefits the Brownsville Unit of the Boys & Girls Club. Tickets are available by calling the Club at 731-772-0552 or stop by 709 East Jefferson St.

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