All About Brownsville - March 6, 2009

& Haywood County

March 6, 2009

Volume 5, Issue 10

What’s the old saying? March comes in like a lion and out like a lamb. Well there’s no doubt it came in like a lion, a big white snowy one. My friend, Jan, reminded me last night that our first snow (dusting really) of the year was on January 28. This one began on February 28. Makes you kind of wonder what March 28 has in store, doesn’t it. I hope you enjoyed it. I know the kids liked the days out of school. I’ve posted a few pictures from my small corner of the world.

Tomorrow night the Memphis Symphony will be in Brownsville. Hope you’ve gotten your ticket already. If not, see the details below and get yours before they sell out.

Don’t forget tickets are still available for the big Carl Perkins “Corral Child Abuse” dinner, dance and auction. Event and ticket details here.

Speaking of the Carl Perkins Center, April will be Child Abuse Prevention Month and they always have those great t-shirts. This year’s shirts are now available. Go here for details.

One things for sure, we certainly know how to eat in Haywood County. If you check the calendar this month, you’ll find everything from a white beans and cornbread lunch to a chili cook-off to gumbo. All to benefit Relay for Life. And add Boston Butt to the list, too. The Brownsville Fire Department will be smoking Boston Butts for pick-up on April 4, but you must preorder. Cost is $25. Go by Fire Station #1, beside City Hall. Deadline to place your order is March 29.

Do you like to run or jog? If so, read about a new runners club that’s forming.

I’m excited about a couple of new businesses that have opened. The Coffee Pot, on West Main next to Curves, opened this month. A friend brought me a cappuccino from there yesterday and a delicious slice of banana nut bread. Really good! Peggy’s Resale Shop, on North Washington next to Pamper Parlour, opened Monday and will specialize in quality used clothing. Visit both these businesses and tell them how happy we are they chose Brownsville.

Pat at Pat’s Fabrics says she still have a couple of spots left for the beginner quilting class I told you about last week. Call her for more details, 731-772-4833, or drop by her shop on Anderson.

If you’re a business owner you will be interested in a free marketing workshop planned for March 21. This will be a hands-on class that will look at “12 Easy Marketing Tools for Small Business.” Because this will be an interactive workshop, size is limited. E-mail if you would like to participate.

~ Sonia

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Friday, March 6

ATTENTION LADIES!

Free Bra Clinic

Curves of Brownsville invites all Haywood County ladies to a free Bra Clinic Friday, March 6. Times are 7 a.m. - 1 p.m., and 3-6 p.m. Participants will be measured by professional bra fitter Lynn Glover of Essential Bodywear. There will also be many styles of bras available for sale. For more information and to make an appointment, call 779-9400.

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.

Tuesday, March 10

White Beans and Cornbread

Insouth Bank Relay for Life team will host a white bean and cornbread lunch Tuesday, March 10, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Lunch plates will include white beans, cornbread, slice of onion, dessert and a drink for $6. Place your order by calling Debbie at 772-8629. Orders of five or more and your plates will be delivered. All proceeds benefit American Cancer Society Relay for Life.

Friday, March 13

Legislative Breakfast

Representative Jimmy Naifeh, State Senator Dolores Gresham and Lt. Governor Ron Ramsey will be on hand for the Chamber of Commerce's annual Legislative Breakfast Friday, March 13, at 8:30 a.m. Everyone is invited to meet our state officials and hear the latest happenings from the Capitol. For more information, call 731-772-2193.

Chili Lunch and Cook-Off

Enjoy a bowl of chili, chips and a drink ($5) for lunch Friday, March 13, at Haywood Park Community Hospital cafeteria. Sponsored by the Haywood Park Community Hospital Relay for Life team, all proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society. You may also join the Chili Cook-Off. Have your chili in a Crockpot to keep warm and in the cafeteria by 11 a.m. for judging. Categories include: Hottest, Unique, Flavor and One of a Kind. For more information, contact Glenda Wilson at 731-772-8432.

Saturday, March 14

Free Weight Management Class

Curves of Brownsville, 317 West Main St., is offering a free weight management classes on Saturday, March 14, at 10 a.m. Classes are taught by Curves' Registered Dietician Nadia Rodman and facilitated by weight management coaches from Curves of Brownsville. Classes are open to members and non-members. For more information, call 731-779-9400.

Corral Child Abuse

The Annual Carl Perkins Dinner And Auction will be held Saturday, March 14, beginning at 5:30 p.m., at the Wyatt Duke National Guard Armory, 221 Morgan St. Optional dress is Western style. The theme is "Corral Child Abuse." Tickets are available by calling the Center at 731-772-8378 or from any Board member. Buy a table and sit with your friends. All proceeds benefit the Exchange Club Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse.

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