All About Brownsville - December 10, 2009

& Haywood County

December 10, 2009

Volume 5, Issue 45

Awesome Christmas Parade!!!! If you missed this year's parade, you missed a good one. Thirty-five entries. Lots of beautiful floats. (I've posted a few pictures on the blog) The schools went all out and the Board of Education placed first in the float competition. I loved the float with all the handprint snowflakes. So creative. The Patriot Guard motorcycle group rode and a few people had their golf carts decorated for the occasion. Classic cars and trucks made a showing and the National Guard was there, too. Just lots of fun. Oh, and did I mention Santa? Santa arrived a little early and spent a few hours on the square that afternoon visiting with kids and having his picture taken before being whisked off to ride in the parade.

Santa made a return appearance Monday night at College Hill for Christmas at College Hill. Our grandson sang with the Haywood Elementary group and did a great job. All the kids did. This is the Arts Council's gift to the community and id always so enjoyable.

Let me tell you, Brownsville is really rating this year because Santa came back again on Tuesday night, in all that rain, to Insouth Bank's Taste of Christmas. He posed for pictures and visited with all the kids, but I think he really came back for some of that wonderful food that was served, or could it have been the soothing sound of Alice McClanahan's Marimba playing. Whatever it is, I'm glad Santa loves Brownsville as much as we do.

Get ready to visit downtown Stanton this Saturday for their Christmas parade. It is always such fun and after a few years absence, I'm glad to see it returning. I hear Santa is making plans to attend, too.

The Christmas Basket fundraiser on Brownsville Radio was a huge success with over $22,000 raised this year. On Tuesday afternoon, $21,000 of this was already in the bank. Once again Haywood County's generosity shines. Your contributions will put food on the table of many local families who would otherwise have little or nothing.

~ Sonia

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Friday, 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.

Saturday, December 12

Stanton Christmas Parade

After a couple of years of not getting to have the parade, Stanton's Christmas Parade is back Saturday at 2 p.m., downtown Stanton. Santa will be there. Join the citizens of Stanton as they welcome Santa and celebrate the season.

Carols of Christmas

You are invited to the 9th Annual Carols of Christmas Saturday and Sunday, December 12 and 13. Each nights performance begins at 6 p.m., at Brownsville Baptist Church and presented by the Sanctuary Carols Choir.

Sunday, December 13

Carols of Christmas

You are invited to the 9th Annual Carols of Christmas Saturday and Sunday, December 12 and 13. Each night’s performance begins at 6 p.m., at Brownsville Baptist Church and presented by the Sanctuary Carols Choir.

Monday, December 14

Relay for Life Committee Meeting

There will be a Relay for Life Committee meeting on Monday, December 14 from noon until 1 p.m. at the WOW building. All committee members please plan to attend.

Relay for Life Captains Meeting

There will be a Relay for Life Team Captains meeting on Monday, December 14, starting at 5:30 p.m. at the WOW building. All Team Captains please plan to attend. Anyone desiring to have a new team in the 2010 Relay is also welcome.

Tuesday, December 15

BBA Meeting

The Brownsville Business Association will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, December 15, 5:30 p.m., at the West TN Delta Heritage Center, 121 Sunny Hill Cove. Everyone is invited. For more information about the BBA, visit www.shopbrownsvilletn.com.

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, December 15, at the Hibachi Restaurant on Dupree St. For more information, please contact Commander Ray Dixon at 731-772-0400.

Saturday, December 21

Toddler Time at the Library

Toddler time at the Elma Ross Public Library will be held Monday December 21, at 11 a.m. Parents are encouraged to bring their toddlers and enjoy lots of stories, songs, puppets, crafts and a snack.

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