All About Brownsville - February 27, 2009

& Haywood County

February 27, 2009

Volume 5, Issue 9

I have the downtown renovation plans posted. Take a look and let me know what you think.

Saturday was a big day at the Carver Gym on Jefferson and unfortunately I wasn’t able to be there. But I did get to meet David Lubin and talk for a little while about his experiences. A very interesting man. And it was especially interesting to hear his perspective of Brownsville and Haywood County. Coming from a man who has spent his whole career in the film industry and especially as a movie art director, Lubin seemed most impressed with the Mindfield. Comparing it to Watts Tower in Los Angeles. So impressed was he that he made a special effort to meet Billy Tripp before leaving on Monday morning. Whatever your opinion of the Mindfield, it seems to have a certain appeal. Could it be that the Mindfield will be Brownsville’s big tourist attraction in coming years? What’s your opinion?

Have you ever wanted to learn to quilt? Pat’s Fabrics, 1210 Anderson Ave., will be offering beginner quilt classes starting March 28. Participants will learn to make an Irish Chain quilt. Call Pat’s, 731-772-4833, for more details. I do know that class size is limited, so you might want to call today.

Don’t forget to get your tickets for the annual Exchange Club/Carl Perkins Dinner and Auction on March 14. This year’s going western with the theme “Corral Child Abuse.” Event and ticket details here.

The Memphis Symphony Orchestra will be in concert on March 7 at the Ann Marks Performing Arts Center. The Symphony always draws a big crowd and a wonderful reception afterwards is always a lot of fun, too. This year’s event will also feature artwork by local students. Get your tickets now, before they sell out. More details are below or call Betsy at the Arts Council office, 731-772-4883.

Have I told you about a new local website? It’s www.YucatanMission.com. First Presbyterian Church, here in Brownsville, has been involved in this mission for the last eight years and one of its members, Andy Combs, just returned from his 16^th trip to the area. It’s has been very interesting for me to hear about the impact Brownsville, and other churches, have had in this region of Mexico. The new website is a tool to keep members informed, but also to generate interest and help broaden the mission as well. Most recently, a sheep-raising project has been implemented. Learn more about the Yucatan ministry.

~ Sonia

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Friday, February 27 – Saturday, February 28

Bye, Bye, Birdie

Don’t miss the HHS Drama Department’s production of “Bye, Bye, Birdie,” Friday and Saturday nights, 7:30 p.m., at the Ann Marks Performing Arts Center at College Hill. Tickets are available at Livingston’s or at the door.

Monday, March 2

Toddler Time at the Library

Toddler time at the Elma Ross Public Library will be held Monday March 2 & 16, at 11 a.m. Parents are encouraged to bring their toddlers and enjoy lots of stories, songs, puppets, crafts and a snack. Toddler time will only be offered once during the month of January.

Tuesday, March 3 – Thursday, March 5

Breakfast for a Cure

Haywood Park Community Hospital Relay for Life team is sponsoring “Breakfast for a Cure.” They will be selling breakfast items for $1 beginning Tuesday, March 3 through Thursday, March 5, from 8-9 a.m., in the Healing Hand Lobby at the hospital. Go by and pick up a few items for a worthy cause. All proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society.

Saturday, March 7

Memphis Symphony Orchestra in Concert

The Brownsville Haywood County Arts Council will present the Memphis Symphony Orchestra in concert Saturday, March 7, at the Ann Marks Performing Arts Center. The program of "Familiar Classics" will showcase works that will appeal to all ages and will begin at 7:30 p.m. An additional component to the Symphony event involves the Arts Council and Art teachers in 5 of our schools. Students will listen to a short selection of Mozart's Symphony # 40 and visually interpret the selection on paper. Thirty entries will be chosen as finalists and exhibited at the Concert. Everyone is cordially invited to a dessert party immediately following the Concert at College Hill Center. Tickets are $12.50 adults. $6.00 students, and are available at INSOUTH Bank, Livingston's, from Board members and at the door; or a row of 11 seats can be purchased for $10 each. For more information call the Arts Council office at 731-772-4883.

Sunday, March 8

Daylight Savings Time

Don’t forget to “spring” your clocks forward one hour Saturday night before going to bed. Daylight Savings Time begins Sunday.

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