All About Brownsville - February 25, 2010

& Haywood County

February 25, 2010

Volume 6, Issue 7

I received this e-mail asking me to help thank everyone who made the Mardi Gras fundraiser a great success.

“The Haywood County 2010 Leadership Class would like to say “Thank You” to the citizens of Haywood County for supporting our Mardi Gras Fundraiser. A special thanks to Mr. James Gleason from A Taste of New Orleans restaurant for providing the food, and also to Hayden Hooper for her tremendous support in our endeavor. Because of your generosity, we will be able to provide an enhanced environment to the children of the Haywood County Multi-Handicap Center.”

Have you signed up for Dining with Diabetes? If you are a diabetic, or someone who cares for one, the next Dining for Diabetes class begins March 3. This class is free, but you must pre-register by calling 731-772-2861. More details in the calendar below.

Calling all artists! The Brownsville Haywood County Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring an Art Contest. Art submissions must depict what the Chamber and/or Brownsville-Haywood County means to you. The Carnegie library building, where the Chamber is now located, will be 100 years old this year and this contest is part of the celebration. For more details and an entry form, contact the Chamber at 731-772-2193 or drop by 121 West Main St.

Still time to get tickets for the Carl Perkins Annual Dinner and Auction coming up March 13. This year's theme is "Peace, Love and Happy Children." Call the Center, 731-772-8378, for your tickets or to reserve a table.

The HHS Class of 1977 is planning a benefit for fellow classmate and cancer patient Shirley Ann Nixon Rogers Saturday, March 6, at First Baptist Church. More details below.

And I wanted to let you know about a Pancake Breakfast coming up in Jackson on March 27. While it’s not happening in Haywood County, proceeds will benefit the local WRAP office as well as the main Jackson office. The event is at the Baker’s Rack, 205 E. Lafayette, downtown Jackson. For more information, call 731-668-0411. Pancakes will be served from 7-10 a.m.

~ Sonia

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Monday, March 1

New Hours at the Heritage Center

The West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center will extended its days open to include Saturday and Sunday beginning Monday, March 1. New hours will be Monday through Saturday, 9-5, and Sundays, 1-5. Families are encouraged to take advantage of the new weekend hours and enjoy this free educational and entertaining venue. For more information, call 731-779-9000.

Toddler Time at the Library

Toddler time at the Elma Ross Public Library will be held Monday, March 1 & 15, at 11 a.m. Parents are encouraged to bring their toddlers and enjoy lots of stories, songs, puppets, crafts and a snack.

Tuesday, March 2

City Board Meeting Date Change

Due to a scheduling conflict, the Brownsville Mayor and Board of Aldermen will meet in regular session on Tuesday, March 2, 5:30 p.m., at City Hall. The meeting is open to everyone.

Wednesday, March 3

Dining with Diabetes

Diabetics, and people who care for them, will learn how to effectively manage diabetes and receive recipes and cooking tips during this three-session class. Class will meet on Wednesday afternoons from 3-5 p.m., March 3, 10 and 17, at the UT Extension Office, 130 South Wilson. Each session will include food demonstrations and lots of taste-testing! This is the final class that will be offered free through the Delta Grant. All diabetes participants are required to have a health screening at the first meeting. You do not have to be fasting. Class size is limited to the first 25 participants. Every one must pre-register. Call the Extension office at 731-772-2861 to sign up.

Saturday, March 6

Musical Benefit

The HHS Class of 1977 will host a Musical Benefit Saturday, March 6, 6 p.m., at First Baptist Church, 311 E. Jefferson. Proceeds will help fellow classmate, Shirley Ann Nixon Rogers, with medical expenses. Rogers is battling cancer. Everyone is invited to the program that will feature musical groups, solos, drama skits and words of encouragement. Admission is free and a love offering will be taken. For more information, contact Ann Jones (731-734-2298 or 731-780-6469) or Beverly Cannon (901-603-3335).

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