All About Brownsville - May 15, 2009

& Haywood County

May 15, 2009

Volume 5, Issue 19

A solar farm in Brownsville. Sounds really exotic, doesn’t it? With last week’s news about MTD, it encouraging knowing that something positive is in the works. I can’t wait to here more about this initiative. If nothing else it has Brownsville in the national spotlight. Read Bredesen’s press release.

And speaking of positive – have you seen the Welcome to Brownsville banners that have sprang up along Anderson. They extend from the interstate and up West Main and are a project of the Brownsville Business Association. You’ll notice a name at the bottom of each banner. Please tell these businesses how much you appreciate their efforts to help attract visitors from the interstate. And, if you are interested in sponsoring a banner, please let me know or any BBA Board Member. The more banners we can get up the bigger impact these flags will have.

Dining with Diabetes is back for the summer and will be held June 4, 11, 18 and 25, on Thursday evening from 5:30 – 7 p.m., at the UT Extension office. Classes are free and UT and Haywood Park are again sponsoring this program. Remember you must pre-register. Call the Extension office at 731-772-2861.

If you still have children in school this will definitely interest you. There will be a Dress Code Consignment Sale June 5 and 6 at Anderson Grammar School. You can buy and sell used clothing. I’ll post more details next week, but if you want more info now - call the Board of Education (731-772-9613) for the contact person.

If you have old paint or antifreeze taking up room at your house or garage, get it all together for Saturday’s Hazardous Waste Day at the Recycling Center. See below for a list of acceptable items. It’s doesn’t cost a dime, so now’s a good time to get rid of that hazardous clutter.

~ Sonia

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Saturday, May 16

5K Run/Walk

Due to rain last weekend, this event has been rescheduled for Saturday, May 16.

There will be a 5K Run/Walk Saturday, May 16, at the Douglass Community Center in Stanton. Registration begins at 7 a.m. and the event begins at 9 a.m. Free t-shirts will be given to the first 100 entries. Entry donations of $20 per adult and $10 per child (12 and under). Door prizes will be given and medals for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places in each age group. Categories are for male and female. Age groups are: 12 and under, 13-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70 and over. All proceeds from the event will benefit Relay for Life. For more information and to enter, contact Jackie Clark at 901-481-5900.

Household Hazardous Waste Day

This is a free one-day event that allows you to safely rid your home of household hazardous waste. The event will take place from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Saturday, May 16, at the Haywood County Recycling Center, 415 Morgan St. List of acceptable items. For more information, contact Clinton Neal at 731-772-7975.

Boys & Girls Club Cookout Fundraiser

Stop by and purchase burgers/cheeseburgers doe lunch Saturday, May 16, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., in the Wal-Mart parking lot. The $5 lunch will include sandwich, chips, drink and dessert. All proceeds will help fund activities for summer camp and regular programs in the fall. For more information, contact Alisa Hopson, 772-0552 or Yvette Blue at 772-1233.

Monday, May 18

Caregiver Support Group

Cindy Wilkins, Haywood County Health Department, will conduct a seminar on "Spotting Health Scams" Monday, May 18, 10 a.m., at the Brownsville Senior Center. All caregivers are encouraged to attend. Contact Reba or Peggy for more information, 731-772-2438.

Toddler Time at the Library

Toddler time at the Elma Ross Public Library will be held Monday May 18, at 11 a.m. Parents are encouraged to bring their toddlers and enjoy lots of stories, songs, puppets, crafts and a snack.

Tuesday, May 19

Business Association Meeting

The Brownsville Business Association will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 19, 5:30 p.m., in the Delta Room behind Backyard Barbecue, 703 East Main St. Everyone is invited.

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, May 19, at the Hibachi Restaurant on Dupree St. For more information, please contact Commander Ray Dixon at 731-772-0400.

Wednesday, May 20

Workforce Employer Forum

Haywood County Workforce Development will sponsor an Employer Forum Wednesday, May 20, from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., at the Brownsville Family Restaurant. Guest speaker will be Mary Clement, Director of Tennessee Division of Consumer Affairs. The topic is "Be a savvy consumer and know your rights." The program is an ongoing effort of the Workforce Employer Outreach Committee to provide valuable information to foster economic development in our area. Lunch is Dutch treat. For more information, contact Celeste Hubbard at 731-772-3490.

Thursday, May 21

Deadline to sponsor a hole March of Dimes Golf Tournament

Rotary 1st Annual Golf Scramble

The Brownsville Rotary Club will sponsor its First Annual Golf Scramble on Thursday, May 21, at the Brownsville Country Club. Registration and lunch at 11:30 a.m.; Tee off at 1 p.m. This is an 18-hole golf scramble consisting of 4 -man teams. All proceeds from this event will be used to fund Rotary's Wheels in Motion Project. This project benefits students in East Side Elementary, Haywood Elementary and Sunny Hill schools. Entry fee is $240 per team. For more information, contact David Duke at 731-772-4146, 731-780-5291 or brownsvillecc@gmail.com.

Saturday, May 23

Gospel Comedy Night Out

Saints can laugh, too. Featuring Reggie "Reg," the Deacon of Comedy from St. Louis. Gospel Comedy Night Out will be held Saturday, May 23, 7 p.m., at the Ann Marks Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $15. Other performances by well-known Brownsville keyboard player Brother John Person aka "Shouting John," Ghetto Mama actress Alfreda Johnson, One Man Band Frank Beard, guitar specialist Conrad Lee and M.C. Dora Frances Thurmond. For more information, contact Alfreda Johnson at 901-508-8460.

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