All About Brownsville - October 8, 2009

& Haywood County

October 8, 2009

Volume 5, Issue 37

Have you entered the Scarecrow Contest this weekend on the square? If not, here’s your last chance to do so. Complete this online application and get your scarecrow up on the courthouse lawn before 5 p.m. Saturday. You could win $100!

The Annual Christmas Parade entry form is now online, too. Download it now and get your entry in early. This year’s theme is “What Christmas Means to Me.”

Halloween is coming up, too, and if you want a safe place to take your kid’s trick or treating, consider “Trick or Treat with Me.” Area merchants will stay open late so kids can enjoy traditional trick or treating. More info and participating businesses.

If you are an animal lover, you may be interested in giving a cat a good home. She is a long-haired Calico who has been spayed and de-clawed. She’d make someone a great pet. If you are interested, shoot me an e-mail (sonia@outlawdesignmarketing.com).

It’s almost time for UT Extension’s annual Holiday Extravaganza. This is a fun event where you learn, hands on, how to make great (inexpensive) holiday crafts, decorations and recipes. It’s planned for Saturday, October 24, and fills up fast. Cost is $15 and deadline to sign-up is October 20. Call 731-772-2861.

We have a new funeral home opening up in Brownsville Lea & Simmons Funeral Home is hosting an open house this Sunday to give you a first look at the facility. They’re located on the bypass, 1280 South Dupree) and the open house is from 2-5 p.m.

Did you know the Brownsville Police Department has a website? Me neither, until Lt. Barry Diebold told me about it. Check out: www.brownsvillepolicedepartment.org

The Masonic Lodge has been busy lately getting ready for their annual grading. Here’s a picture of the officers and more information.

I’m sure you know how involved I am with the Hatchie Fall Fest, so the next two weeks of AAB will no doubt be filled with HFF info. To begin with, I am excited to tell you that the 30^th Annual Tennessee Trash Car Show has been rescheduled for Sunday, October 18. It was rained out this past Sunday, and now will extend festival activities another day.

Athletes will be interested in participating in the Walk MS event this weekend and again on October 31 at the Marla Angotti Memorial Race. If you want to get the whole family involved, try the Family Relay Event next Saturday morning at the Football Field. It’s sponsored by the YMCA, and will get you warmed up for a day at the festival.

And if walking or running isn’t your thing, maybe you’ll want to try your hand at baking or chili making. There are lots of contests, cooking and eating planned for the festival, plus the frozen t-shirt contest, the pet show and lots more. This weekend and the next full of fun things to do. Check out the full festival schedule of events at www.hatchiefallfest.com.

I don’t have a picture of the 2009 Hatchie Fall Fest t-shirt yet, but I will have them for sale this Saturday from 4-6 p.m., on the courthouse lawn during the scarecrow contest. Cost is $10 and we have three colors to choose from this year: orange, green and white. I’ll try to get a picture posted on the AAB Blog soon, so keep a look out.

~ Sonia

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If you have an event coming up that isn’t listed on the Calendar, e-mail details to sonia@outlawdesignmarketing.com.

Thursday, October 8

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.

Friday, October 9

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. If rain, event will be held inside at Brownsville Family Restaurant.

Saturday, October 10

Free Weight Management Classes

Curves of Brownsville will be conducting a free weight management class Saturday, October 10, 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.

First Annual Walk MS

The 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.

Sunday, October 11

Lea & Simmons Open House

The future Lea and Simmons Funeral Home will host an Open House on Sunday, October 11, from 2-5 p.m. The new funeral home is owned by Chris lea, Jody Lea and Elliott Simmons, and is located at 1280 South Dupree. The public is invited to attend.

Saturday, October 17

Hatchie Fall Fest

Saturday, 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!

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 18. 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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