All About Brownsville - October 23, 2009

& Haywood County

October 23, 2009

Volume 5, Issue 39

Yes, It’s Friday. I know you were expecting your AAB newsletter yesterday, but I seem to be a little behind this week.

The 6^th Annual Hatchie Fall Fest was a huge success. I hope you were among the 5,000 or so who braved the cool (okay, it was cold) weather to come out and hear some great entertainment and shop with the vendors. We have one more festival event tomorrow and if you have little girls who are interested in pageants, I hope you will join us at Ann Marks Performing Arts Center for the Miss Hatchie Pageant.

Halloween is almost upon us, isn’t it? If you have children, or grandchildren, 10 and under and want a safer alternative to house-to-house trick or treating consider “Trick or Treat with Me.” This is the second year Brownsville merchants have offered this event that will be held Friday, October 30, from 4-6 p.m. There are 18 businesses participating this year. Plenty of places to take the kids for traditional trick or treating without all of the worries. A list of participating merchants is included in the calendar below. And be sure to thank them for this service. Last year was a blast and I know this year will be just as much fun, or more.

Don’t forget about the Marla Angotti Memorial 5K/10K race on the 31^st. And several area churches have special events for the children planned, too.

I can’t end this newsletter without telling you about some very special people who were honored at last night’s Chamber of Commerce Membership Banquet. Congratulate these people when you see them and tell them how much we appreciate all they do for our community.

Man of the Year: Michael Banks

Woman of the Year: Cynthia Rawls Bond

Educator of the Year: Toni Eubanks

Volunteer of the Year: Carolyn Flagg

Business/Industry of the Year: Haywood Park Community Hospital

Ambassador of the Year: Albert Campbell

~ 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.

Saturday, October 24

2009 Holiday Extravaganza

It's time for UT Extensions annual Holiday Extravaganza. The event will be held Saturday, October 24, 9:30 -11:30 am., at the Tennessee Technology Center - Brownsville Campus, 401 Morgan St. Space is very limited. Pre-registration is required. Registration fee is $15 and is due by Oct. 20. Learn easy ways to create decorating ideas for the holidays, inexpensive crafts to celebrate the season and delicious, simple recipes to nourish. Special guest presenter will be Chris Pipkins, Floral Department Manager Trees and Trends, Jackson, Tenn. For more information, or to register, call Tennille Short at 731-772-2861 or Sarah Poole at 731-696-2412.

Miss Hatchie Pageant

Miss Hatchie 2010 will be crowned at the Miss Hatchie Pageant Saturday, October 24, beginning at 10 a.m. Girls up to age 21 will compete in 9 age categories. A queen and four alternates will be chosen. Entry forms available at www.hatchiefallfest.com/contests/09hatchiepageant.pdf.

Zion Baptist Church Stew

Zion Baptist Church will host its annual stew on Saturday, October 24, beginning at 11 a.m. Eat-in plates will include stew, dessert and drink for $5, stew by the gallon is $18. BBQ chicken will also be available. New this year is a Country Store, featuring homemade food items and crafts. Everything in the store is homemade. Proceeds will benefit Missions.

Union Grove UMC Annual Stew

Union Grove United Methodist Church Annual Stew will be held Saturday, October 24 beginning at noon. Stew is $20 per gallon and containers are provided. Pre-orders Only! Call 772-4167 or 772-2639 to place an order; or e-mail.

Wednesday, October 28

Lunch 'N Learn at the Library

Lunch and Learn is planned for Wednesday, October 28, at noon at the Elma Ross Public Library. Each month promises an interesting speaker and an opportunity to learn something new. This month’s speakers are Tom and Judy Lea of The Treasure Chest. Remember to bring your lunch and the library will provide your drink and dessert. Call the library, 772-9534, for more information.

Friday, October 30

Trick or Treat with Me

Brownsville merchants invite children, up to age 10, to trick or treat with them. The businesses listed below will be open from 4-6 p.m. to greet children and share treats. The Brownsville Business Association sponsors the event. Parents are asked to look for the purple and orange Trick or Treat with Me sign in the window of these participating businesses:

Kimmie’s Image Salon, Sugar Creek Retirement Center, House of Presley, The Economy Store, Farmers Insurance, First State Bank, Rayz Tanning Salon, Merle Norman-Traditions Gifts, T-Shirt Plus, All That’s Victoria, Dairy Creem, Fine Things, Nationwide/Williams Agency, Brownsville States Graphic, Kreme Kastle, and Brownsville Radio. Brownsville Funeral Home and Outlaw Design will be set-up on the empty lot on the square with goodies.

Saturday, October 31

Marla Angotti Memorial 5K/10K

The annual Marla Angotti Memorial 5K/10K Race will be held Saturday, October 31, at College Hill. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and the race begins at 9 a.m. Medals will be awarded to top 3 overall for 5 K and 10K. For registration info and more information, visit www.marlaangottirun.com. The event is sponsored by the 15th Review Club and all proceeds benefit St. Jude's Children's Hospital and local scholarships.

Fall Fest at the Lake

Zion Baptist Church will hosts its annual Fall Fest at the Lake on Saturday, October 31, beginning at 5 p.m. There will be a 1950s theme, lots of food and music. Everyone is invited. The event will take place at the lake behind the church.

Trunk and Treat

Holly Grove Baptist Church, 8488 Poplar Corner Road, will host a circle of cars and trucks with trunks and tailgates open and candy goodies to share with kids Saturday, October 31, from 5-7 p.m. There will be drawings for kids and adult for free prizes, a cakewalk, hula-hoop and Oreo contests and more. All free and rain will move it indoors. Also available will be food at 1970 prices: hot dog, chips and drink for $1.25. Everyone is invited and kids are welcome to dress in non-scary costumes.

Candyland

Brownsville Baptist Church invites you to its annual Family Fall Fest "Candyland" Saturday, October 31, from 5-8 p.m. There will be games, prizes, contests, food and more. All are welcome.

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