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& Haywood County October 1, 2009 Volume
5, Issue 36 |
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I had a great time this past weekend at the Ryan
Holladay Bluegrass Festival in Camden. I was very pleased with the reception
my note cards and stationery items received and look forward to sharing them
with you at the Hatchie Fall Fest. Can you believe it is almost that time
again? October is going to be very busy for all of us. Some great events are
planned all month long. Let’s start with this Saturday. The annual March for
Babies Walk begins at College Hill around 9:30 a.m.; the Hillville Fall Fest
is happening at the M-Club (Community Center) at 5 p.m.; and the NAACP Awards
Banquet is at 6 p.m. at Carver Gym. Then Sunday is the 30th Annual Tennessee
Trash Car Show from 8-3 at the WOW/Elma Ross Library. Thirty years - that’s a
long time for a single event. This is one show we all should attend and
congratulate these local car enthusiasts on their contributions to the
community. It’s estimated that over $100,000 has been donated to local
charities through this event. Next week two very important kick-offs are planned. The
United Way Campaign Kick-Off will be held Tuesday morning, 8 a.m., at Haywood
Park Community Hospital. Everyone is invited and will include a complimentary
Continental breakfast. And I am especially proud to announce that the Relay for
Life Kick-Off will be held Friday morning, 7 a.m., on the empty lot on the
court square. This is the first event to be held in this location and I hope
it is the start of many more that will take place there. Plan to get up a
little early so you won’t miss this. Plus, it’s another chance this week to
enjoy a delicious light breakfast with all your friends. The ever-popular Scarecrow Contest will take place next
Saturday, October 10, so if you haven’t gotten your entry form in, do so now.
Enter online. Let’s fill the courthouse lawn
with scarecrow creations of all kinds. These are our official greeters of the
Hatchie Fall Fest and I know you will want to participate. Another first in Brownsville is the Walk MS event
happening Saturday, Oct. 10, at Webb Banks Passive Park. This 2K walk will
benefit the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation. It begins with registration at 1
p.m. I also need you to brush up on your baking and chili
making. Then get ready to eat noodles and salsa and try your hand at the
Frozen T-shirt contest, too. It’s all happening Saturday, October 17, during
the Hatchie Fall Fest. Wrestling will be on the square and we’ve got a pretty
impressive lineup of musicians to keep you entertained all day. Don’t forget
to bring the four-legged members of the family, too. There’s a pet show and
blessing just for them. Check it all out at www.hatchiefallfest.com. Be sure and check out the October Calendar for more details about all
these events. And I can’t end without mentioning the Mega Site. With
this week’s announcement that funding is approved, we can finally breathe a
sigh of relief. But don’t get too comfortable, yet. Now comes the hard part.
Planning for success and making sure we are looking ahead and preparing for
the opportunities this site can provide. Ready or not, here it comes. Let’s
keep an open mind to the possibilities. ~ Sonia Join the
Conversation: AAB Blog If you have
an event coming up that isn’t listed on the Calendar, e-mail details to sonia@outlawdesignmarketing.com. |
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Saturday, October 3 |
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March for Babies The March of Dimes annual March for Babies will take
place Saturday, October 3, beginning at 9:30 a.m. Beginning at College Hill
participants will walk through the Brownsville Historic District. Proceeds
will benefit the March of Dimes Foundation. To register or for more
information, contact Community Director Jeannie Patrick at 731-668-1023. Hillville Fall Fest The Hillville Community Fall Fest will be
held Saturday, October 3, at the “M” Club Community Center. White beans,
slaw, dessert, and drink will be available for $5 plate. Supper begins at 5
p.m. Entertainment will be provided by community singers and starts at 6 p.m.
All proceeds benefit the “M” Club. To make a donation, to sing or for more
information contact Aleta Bradford at 731-772-1234. NAACP Banquet The Brownsville-Haywood County
Branch of the NAACP will hosts its annual Awards and fundraising banquet on
Saturday, October 3. The event is a black tie affair (black tie is optional).
Guest speaker will be Dr. LaSimba Gray, Jr. of New Sardis Baptist Church in
Memphis. Portions of the banquets proceeds will go to fund summer employment
for youth working through the Haywood county Youth Employment Program. The
event will be held at Carver School Gym and begins with a meet and greet at 5
p.m. and banquet at 6 p.m. Tickets are $35 and available by calling
731-780-1887. |
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Sunday, October 4 |
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30th Annual Tennessee Trash Car Show This year will mark the 30th
anniversary for the Tennessee trash Car Show in Brownsville. The event will
take place Sunday, October 4. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and judging will
begin at noon. the event will take place at the WOW/Elma Ross Public Library.
Entry fee is $25 per car and all proceeds will benefit the Haywood County
Multiple Disability Class. For more information, contact Tim Sills,
731-780-6061 or Wayne McCool, 731-772-9276. |
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Monday, October 5 |
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Toddler Time at the Library Toddler
time at the Elma Ross Public Library will be held Monday October 5 & 19,
at 11 a.m. Parents are encouraged to bring their toddlers and enjoy lots of
stories, songs, puppets, crafts and a snack. |
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Tuesday, October 6 |
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United Way Kick-Off This
year's United Way campaign will kick-off on Tuesday, October 6. The kick-off
will be held in the front lobby of Haywood Park Community Hospital from 8-9
am. A complimentary Continental breakfast will be served. |
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Thursday, October 8 |
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Ward 2
Neighborhood Watch/Community Meeting Alderman
Carolyn Flagg, Ward 2, will host a Neighborhood Watch/Community meeting on
Thursday, October 8, 6 p.m., at the WOW building on Boyd. All residents of
Ward 2 and other interested community members are invited to attend and ask
questions. Also welcome are comments and ideas regarding ways to improve our
neighborhoods. Topics will include new measures to reduce abandoned vehicles,
the Police Dept.'s new website and Brownsville's Most Wanted system. The
Brownsville Fire Department will discuss fire safety tips and the Ambulance
Authority will speak on Tips for preventing the spread of the flu virus. |
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Friday, October 9 |
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Relay for Life Kick-Off
The upcoming Relay
for Life event will kick-off on Friday, October 9, 7 a.m., on the empty lot
on the court square. A free Continental breakfast will be served. Everyone is
invited. |
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Saturday, October 10 |
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First Annual Walk MSThe
first annual Walk MS, to benefit Multiple Sclerosis research will be held at
the Webb Banks Passive Park on Saturday, October 10. Opening ceremonies begin
at 1 p.m. and the walk will begin at 2. Pre-register for the 2-mile walk at
Rayz Tanning Salon and Boutique on the square or call 772-8005 for more
information. Hatchie Fall Fest Scarecrow Contest The
annual Scarecrow Contest, sponsored by the Haywood County Master Gardeners
will take place Saturday, October 10, at 5 p.m. on the courthouse lawn.
Everyone is invited to enter. For more information and to enter online, visit
www.hatchiefallfest.com/contests/scarecrow.html. |
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Saturday, October 17 |
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Hatchie Fall FestSaturday, October 17 • 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. • On the Square Family-Friendly
Event Featuring Live Music, Arts & Crafts, Children's Activities, Games
and Contests. Check out the Schedule of Events! |
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