& Haywood County

July 23, 2009

Volume 5, Issue 27

A big bash will be taking place Saturday at College Hill. The Tennessee Trash-Bash Cruizin is expecting over 150 classic, hot rods and other street machines to attend this day-long event that will feature a Poker Run and entertainment from 2-6 p.m. There will be concessions and lots of fun. Organizers are making plans for this to be an annual event. Since most of the cars will be from out-of-town, this is our chance to show off our community, so let’s give them our support. Learn more about the Cruizin.

Not that you would ever drink and drive, but be aware that the Brownsville Police Department and Haywood County Sheriff’s Department have a saturation planned for this weekend. It’s all part of the “Drive Drunk – Get Nailed” campaign going on statewide. I keep looking for the pick-up with the 10-foot nail sticking out of the hood to show up in Brownsville. Learn more details here.

Relay for Life if coming up on Friday, August 7. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if the weather holds out like this until then?

Are you ready for school to start? Two local drives for school supplies are going on right now. First, the Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse is accepting donations of money or supplies to help their families get ready. Many cannot afford the items their children need and the center asks the community to help with this each year. Drop items off at the Center on Boyd Avenue, or call for more information, 731-772-8378.

The other school supply drive is the Bust the Bus event that will happen at Relay on the 7^th. Bring your donated item to help fill the bus that night. School supply lists are also available at Wal-Mart.

I don’t know if tickets are still available for the Hatchie Goes Country Dinner theater next week at Brownsville Baptist Church or not. They always sell out so quickly. Call the church, 731-772-9753, to find out and reserve your seat if any are left.

If you are an arts and crafts vendor and interested in setting up at the Hatchie Fall Fest October 17, time is running out to get the reduced rate for the space. Prices will go from $30 to $45 on August 1. Go to www.hatchiefallfest.com, print an application and get it in quickly. Over 60 vendors have already signed up. I’ve seen the list and there seems to be a lot more variety in the items being offered this year. I understand entertainment will be finalized within the next week or so and I’ll let you know all about that as soon as it’s available.

~ Sonia

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Friday, July 24 – Sunday, July 26

Sobriety Checkpoints set for July 24-26

The Governor’s Highway Safety Office recently launched “100 Days of Summer Heat” and unveiled a new “Drive Drunk, Get Nailed” message. Local authorities are increasing efforts and joint enforcement activities will begin on Friday, July 24, at 8 p.m., and end Sunday July 26, at 2 a.m. Activities will include Sobriety Checkpoints, and DUI Saturations. Officers will concentrate on removing impaired drivers from the roadways and also be checking for seat belt usage and enforcing child restraint laws. Drivers are also reminded that texting and driving is now against the law in Tennessee.

Saturday, July 25

Tennessee Trash – Bash Cruizin

Tennessee Trash will present a Cruise-In on Saturday July 25, from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. The event will include a Poker Run and Pig & Whistle Party. Participants are asked to gather at the College Hill Center. Registration is $10 per vehicle and all proceeds will benefit the Brownsville Haywood County Humane Society. For more information, click here.

Tuesday, July 28 – Friday, July 31

Hatchie Goes Country

Nightly performances of Brownsville Baptist Church’s annual Dinner Theater production “Hatchie Goes Country” will be July 28-31, at 6:30 p.m. This year the characters of Hatchie Country will set sail aboard the Hatchie Queen to Music City USA - a Grand Ole Opry show that will be unforgettable, with those Nasty River People at the center of all the complications. Tickets are $12 per person with dinner and $6 without dinner. They will sell out fast so make plans and call to reserve your tickets Monday morning, 731-772-9753.

Monday, August 3

Toddler Time at the Library

Toddler time at the Elma Ross Public Library will be held Monday August 3 & 17, at 11 a.m. Parents are encouraged to bring their toddlers and enjoy lots of stories, songs, puppets, crafts and a snack.

Wednesday, August 5

State of the School Celebration

Haywood County Schools invites the community to the annual State of the Schools Celebration. This day of in-service and celebration will be held on Wednesday, August 5, beginning at 8:30 a.m., on the Haywood High School campus. The entire staff of the school system will be present. Director Marlon King will deliver his State of the School address and local businesses will be set up outside the gym showcasing products and services available in Haywood County. If you own a business and are interested in setting up a booth, please contact Art Garrett at 731-772-9613, ext. 224. Deadline to reserve a space is July 29. This is a free event.

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