All About Brownsville, November 6, 2009

& Haywood County

November 6, 2009

Volume 5, Issue 41

I know you are wondering if I have decided to go back to producing this newsletter on Friday instead of Thursday. The answer is no, I have not purposely made the decision. It just seems that during the past few weeks Friday is as soon as I can get it out. I apologize for the confusion and will try to get back on a regular schedule soon.

Congratulations to Chris Lea for being named Brownsville's new police chief. Chief Gill Kendrick has accepted the job of Jackson Police Chief. We will miss him, but he is leaving us in good hands.

Have you got your shopping shoes on? I hope so. Or maybe I should ask if you've made your list and checked it twice. It's that time of year and local merchants want to help make your shopping chore a lot easier. Starting today, Merle Norman- Tradiitons Gifts, All That's Victoria will host their Christmas Open House. And The Treasure Chest will host their Open House on Sunday (details below).

Then get ready for next weekend and the 2nd Annual Holiday in Haywood. Over 20 retail merchants will be set-up inside the Wyatt-Duke National Guard Armory and showcasing their best Christmas gift items. Admission is free. So you've got a week to get your gift-giving list ready before the doors open Friday morning at 11 a.m. Oh, and don't worry about eating before you come. Food will be available all three days and I hear heard a little about the menu and it sounds delicious.

I'll tell you another tip for finding great gift items - check out the gift shop at the West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center. There are some very interesting and one of a kind items to choose from, and a lot are locally made. Be sure and visit the museums while you're there, too.

Trick or Treat with Me was a 'wet' success. Does that make sense? I tell you, we have some dedicated trick or treaters in our community. It was so much fun to see all the kids in their costumes and trust me, the rain and cold were not deterring them a bit. Over 20 merchants participated this year. That's about double last year's participants. I've already heard others wanting to participate next year. Kinda makes you feel good to give something back, especially to the kids.

Have you heard about the Scholastic Book Fair being presented by the Library Club at the high school? See the details below, but everyone is invited and lots of great book selection will be available, plus some other gift items, too. It starts Monday, November 16.

The Arts Council is presenting a special treat this holiday season - Ballet Memphis's 'Nutcracker.' The performance is planned for Tuesday, November 17. You'll want to be sure and get a ticket to this event. More next week, but tickets are available at Livingston's and Insouth Bank, as well as at the door. For additional information, call the Arts Council office, 731-772-4883

Don’t forget the Veterans Day Ceremony at the Courthouse Wednesday at 11 a.m.

~ Sonia

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Friday, November 6 – Sunday, November 8

Christmas Open House

Merle Norman & Traditions Gift, 17 South Lafayette, and All That's Victoria, 9 South Lafayette, will host a 3-day Christmas Open House beginning Friday, November 6 through Sunday, November 8. The stores will be open extended hours on Saturday and Sunday for shopping convenience.

On Sunday, The Treasure Chest, 1462 East Main St., will also host its annual Christmas Open House beginning at 1 p.m. Contact the stores individually for more details.

Veterans Day Ceremony

This year’s Veterans Day program is sponsored by the David Craig Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and the Malcolm C. Wright Post 4838 of Veterans of Foreign Wars and will be held Wednesday, November 11, beginning at 11 a.m., on the courthouse lawn. Haywood County native Col. Jeff Taylor, now serving as Chief of Strategic Planning at Air Force Special Operations Command at Hurlburt Field, Florida, will be the guest speaker. Also participating in the program will be Haywood County Commissioner Col. Brad Bishop, who has just returned from a tour of duty in the Middle East. Everyone is invited to attend and share in this special remembrance of our fallen soldiers and those who continue to serve our country today.

Friday, November 13 – Sunday, November 15

Holiday in Haywood

Brownsville's premier 3-day shopping mart event is planned for November 13, 14 & 15, at the Wyatt Duke National Guard Armory. Hours are Friday from 11 a.m. -9 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., and Sunday from 1-5 p.m. Sponsored by the Brownsville Business Association, this year’s retailers will feature items such as jewelry, fabric, books, toys, clothing for ladies and children, floral and woodwork, hand-blown glass and painted glass, all types of personalized gift items, and lots more. Food will be served all three days and Santa will visit on Saturday for pictures with the kids. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. There will be door prizes and giveaways throughout the three-day period.

Saturday, November 14

Free Weight Management Classes

Curves of Brownsville will be conducting a free weight management class Saturday, November 14, 2009, at 10 a.m. The classes will teach Curves' proven method for losing weight and raising metabolism. More studied than any other program, Curves' classes are based on the groundbreaking new research findings of the Exercise & Sport Nutrition Laboratory at Texas A&M University. Classes are open to members and non-members. Classes include: Start-Up Class (90 minutes) for first-time participants; Phase 3 (30 minutes) to teach the last and most important stage of the Curves Weight management Plan and the secret that makes the plan work; and Special Topics Classes (30 minutes) will cover a different topic each month. This month's topic is Cancer Prevention. Classes will be taught by Curves' Registered Dietitian, Nadia Rodman, and facilitated by weight management coaches from Curves of Brownsville, through a series of DVDs that will alternate teaching with hands-on activities. Participants will be encouraged to make a weekly appointment to weigh in with their weight management coach, who will provide accountability. Curves of Brownsville is located at 317 W Main St. in Brownsville, Tenn. For more information, call 731-779-9400.

Monday, November 16

HHS Scholastic Book Fair

Sponsored by the HHS Library Club, the first Scholastic Book Fair will be held in the Haywood High School Library, 1175 East College St., November 16-20. The public is invited to attend between the hours of 7:45 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Please stop by the main office and check in. The Fair will feature a wide variety of books, plus gift and holiday items. More info ...

Toddler Time at the Library

Toddler time at the Elma Ross Public Library will be held Monday November 16, at 11 a.m. Parents are encouraged to bring their toddlers and enjoy lots of stories, songs, puppets, crafts and a snack.

Regional Home Care Fall Health Fair

Haywood Park Community Hospital, 2545 North Washington, will be the site of a community health fair Monday, November 16, from 1-3 p.m. The event will include weight and blood pressure checks, diet information, and an information center for all types of diabetics.

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