& Haywood County

February 11, 2010

Volume 6, Issue 5

I love snow, but I've had enough. Especially of the ice that is hanging around. Always heard if it hangs around more than 3 days, it's waiting on the next one. Hope it's wrong this time.

Had a wonderful time in Nashville last Wednesday night. I had the privilege of attending the opening reception for "We Shall Not Be Moved," an exhibit honoring the 50th Anniversary of the Nashville Sit-ins. If you have an opportunity to go to Nashville in the next month or so, stop by the Tennessee State Museum and check it out.

I'm working on several traveling exhibits for the Heritage Center. You'll be hearing about them in the coming months.

It's Valentine's weekend. Start it off right by taking your sweetheart to the Valentine's Ball Friday at the National Guard Armory. Tickets are $20 per person, and includes live entertainment, food and dancing. Tickets will be available at the door and all proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. Hope to see you there!

You still have a day or two to shop local merchants and register to win a Valentine's Basket valued at over $1,000. Visit these merchants to register: Merle Norman & Traditions Gifts, The Economy Store, Brownsville Religious Center, Kimmie's Image Salon, Pat's Fabrics, Nationwide Insurance, Morris Jewelers, All That's Victoria, Fine Things, Rayz Tanning, Kreme Kastle, Backyard Barbecue, T-shirts Plus and the YMCA.

Brownsville Homecoming III has been rescheduled for February 19. Your January 30th tickets will be honored.

Like red beans and rice? This year's Leadership Class is sponsoring a Mardi Gras fundraiser next Tuesday at lunch. Details are below.

~ Sonia

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Thursday, February 11

Master Gardener Class

It's not too late to join. The 2010 Tennessee Master Gardener Class will be held February 4 - April 15, 6-8 p.m., each Thursday evening at the UT Extension office, 130 South Wilson. Cost is $75. Sign-up by calling the Extension office at 731-772-2861 or at the first class on February 4.

East Haywood County Neighborhood Watch Meeting

Lt. Shawn Williams will be guest speaker at the February meeting of East Haywood Neighborhood Watch Association. The meeting will be held Thursday, February 11, 7 p.m., at Holly Grove Baptist Church. Williams will discuss gang activity in Haywood County and share suggestions for parents concerning gang activity and media influences on young people. Williams is a member of the Brownsville Police Department and president of the Tennessee Gang Investigators Association. For more information about the meeting, call Becky Booth at 731-780-2641.

Friday, February 12

Valentine's Ball

The annual Relay for Life Valentine's Ball will be held Friday, February 12, from 7 - 11 p.m., at the National Guard Armory on Morgan Street. The event will feature music, dancing and lots of good food. Entertainment for the night will be by Smooth Jazz Progression. Proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society. Tickets are $20 per person and available at Haywood Park Community Hospital, First South Bank, Insouth Bank, First State Bank, City Hall, Delta Heritage Center or from any Relay Team member or call 731-772-0425. Tickets also available at the door.

Saturday, February 13

FREE Weight Management Class

Curves of Brownsville will host a Free Weight Management Class on Saturday, February 13, from 9-11:30 a.m. Curves is located on West Main Street across from Jelano's. Permanent results without permanent dieting. Free for members and non-members. Men and women are welcome. Call to sign-up, 731-779-9400.

Sunday, February 14

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!!!

Tuesday, February 16

Taste of New Orleans Fundraiser

The Class of 2010 Leadership Haywood County will host a Mardi Gras fundraiser to benefit Haywood County Multi-Handicap Center on Tuesday, February 16, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., at the First South Bank Community Room, located behind Jelano's Restaurant on West Main. Dine in and carry out will be available for $7 per plate. Orders of 5 or more can be delivered. A plate will include red beans and rice with smoked sausage, roll, dessert and drink. Deadline to pre-order is February 12. Call Tracy Taylor at 731-443-2229, Debbie Jones at 731-780-1949, or Vicki Williams at 731-780-1559, to pre-order or for more information.

BBA Meeting

The Brownsville Business Association will hold its meeting on Tuesday, February 16, 5:30 p.m., in the Delta Room behind Backyard Barbecue, 703 East Main St. All members are encouraged to attend. We will install new officers at this meeting. Everyone is invited. For more information about the BBA, visit www.shopbrownsvilletn.com.

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, February 16, at the Hibachi Restaurant on Dupree St. For more information, please contact Commander Ray Dixon at 731-772-0400.

Friends of the Library Annual Meeting

The Friends of the Library Annual Meeting will take place on Tuesday, February 16, at 6 p.m. Guest speaker will be Beverly Greene Bond, Associate Professor of History, University of Memphis. She and a co-editor have complied "Tennessee Women: Their Lives and Times." Make reservations by calling the Library at 731-772-9534. A meal will be available for a small fee.

Wednesday, February 17

CPR Certification Class

CPR Certification classes begin February 17 and will offer an adult and an infant/child class. Deadline to sign up is February 5. Cost is $30. Call the Extension office at 731-772-2861 to sign up. The class is co-sponsored by the American Red Cross.

Friday, February 19

Brownsville Homecoming III

[Rescheduled - January 30 tickets still good for new date] Brownsville-Haywood County Art Council will present "A Brownsville Homecoming III" on Fri., February 19, 7 p.m. at the Marks Performing Art Center at College Hill. This is a night of gospel singing featuring some of Brownsville's best!! This is one of our most popular events for the community and will be the third year to produce this program. The cast varies some each year, but the enjoyment is always the same. Richard Dickerson, Minister of Music at Woodmont Baptist in Nashville, will be director & Jennifer Simmons Milligan will assist with the production. This is a fun family event with the entire cast on stage to perform & support each other. Tickets can be purchased at Livingston's, Insouth Bank Main Branch, from Board members, and at the door. Tickets prices are Adults- $12.50, Students- $6.00 For further information call Arts Council office - 772-4883.

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