All About Brownsville - July 22, 2010

& Haywood County

July 22, 2010

Volume 6, Issue 27

Today is Kid's Day! The annual event sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and B-HC Parks and Recreation will begin at 10 a.m., at Volunteer Park.

Haywood After Hours Clinic is also celebrating its 1-Year Anniversary today with an Open House from 5-7 p.m. Drop by and show your support. Having somewhere to go, other than the emergency room, at night and on weekends is a great asset for our community.

It's getting time for the annual Boys and Girls Club Steak N' Burger Dinner. It's planned for Thursday, August 19. This year's special guest speaker is Dr. Will Jones. Dr. Jones is the former pastor of Brownsville's First Presbyterian Church, so I'm sure there will be many who will want to attend this event. Tables are $400 and individual tickets are $25. To reserve your table, contact the Club at 731-772-0552. All proceeds benefit the programs of the Brownsville Unit of the Boys and Girls Club.

Election Day is fast approaching for the County General Election and State Primary. Rotary is sponsoring a Hamburger Lunch that day on the square and at the First South Bank Community Room. Five dollars will get you a cheeseburger, chips, drink and dessert. All the money raised will support local Rotary education/literacy programs. Call in your order to 731-772-0184 or fax 731-772-0189. you can also buy an advanced ticket from any Rotarian.

And speaking of the Election, Stanton Neighborhood Watch is sponsoring a Fish Fry in downtown Stanton Friday, July 30, from 4-8 p.m. This is an opportunity for you to meet and learn more about all the Haywood County candidates. Fish plates are $7 and includes all the fixin's, plus for $1 more you can get some homemade ice cream. Trust me, those Stanton ladies know how to make good homemade ice cream. They also sell it at the Farmers Market each Saturday morning, so check that out, too.

The annual State of the School Celebration is coming up August 4 at HHS. Everyone is invited to attend this event and businesses are encouraged to set up booths to showcase their products and services to everyone in the school system. For more details call Art Garrett at 731-772-9613, ext. 224. Deadline to sign up for a booth is July 30.

Have you stopped by Fine Things on the square and checked out the storewide anniversary sale this month? If not, please drop by; everything in the store is on sale - up to 50% off some items. And while you're there, tell Alice you appreciate her sponsoring this month's All About Brownsville. Thanks!

~ Sonia

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Thursday, July 22

Fifth Annual Kids Day

5th Annual Kids Day will be held Thurs., July 22, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., at Volunteer Park. Free games, food, water slides, jumpers, face painting & etc. This event is co-sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and Parks and Recreation. For more information, call the Chamber at 772-2193 or Parks and Rec. at 772-6693.

After Hours Open House

The Haywood After-Hours Clinic will hold a Health & Wellness Open House today, Thursday, July 22, from 5 to 7 p.m. They are located at 2555 N. Washington Suite #3, directly across from the ambulance entrance of the Haywood Park Community Emergency Room. The public is invited to meet the staff and take a tour of the clinic while enjoying free refreshments, health educational screenings, and an opportunity to win two $50 Wal-Mart gift cards. The clinic will be also be offering blood pressure, diabetes, motor skills, and nutritional health stations, as well as hand washing demonstration for children. Even during the Wellness & Health Open House, the Haywood After-Hours Clinic will be open during its regular hours, which are Tuesday through Friday from 3:00 PM until 11:00 PM, Saturday and Sunday from noon until 8 PM. No appointment is necessary and all patients are seen on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please call (731) 772-0008 for more information.

Saturday, July 24

Willow Grove Pre-Anniversary Banquet

Willow Grove M.B. Church will host a Pre-Anniversary Banquet in honor of Pastor Rev. Tom Averyheart on Saturday, July 24, at 6 p.m. at the Carver School Gymnasium, 709 East Jefferson Street. Rev. Averyheart has been the pastor of Willow Grove M.B. Church for the past 37 years. Tickets: $20.00 (adults); $10.00 (ages 7-18). $150.00 (table of 8). For additional information or to purchase tickets, please contact Kenneth Currie at 731-780-3977 or Tracy L. Taylor at 731-443-2229.

Ken-Ten Truck and Tractor Pull

The Ken-Ten Truck and Tractor Pull will be held Saturday, July 24, beginning at 7 p.m. The event will take place at the field next to Pictsweet on Anderson Avenue. Concessions will be available. Local trucks and tractors are invited to participate.

Tuesday, July 27

Parenting Classes

Parenting classes are offered every Tuesday from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Exchange Club-Carl Perkins Center. These classes are in a ten week session. This program provides support and develops parenting skill in its participants. It promotes positive parenting and healthy discipline techniques. There is not a fee for the program and it is open for anyone to attend. Please contact the Exchange Club-Carl Perkins Center at 731-772-8378 if you are interested in attending these classes.

Senior Class Orientation

The Class of 2011 is asked to attend a Senior Orientation Tuesday, July 27, from 6-8 p.m., at Haywood High School. Students and parents are needed at this event. Registration begins at 5 p.m. The STEP program will be introduced along with lots of other information the seniors will need during their last year at HHS.

Wednesday, July 28

Lunch 'N Learn at the Library

Lunch and Learn is planned for Wednesday, July 28, at noon at the Elma Ross Public Library. Each month promises an interesting speaker and an opportunity to learn something new. Remember to bring your lunch and the library will provide your drink and dessert. Call the library, 772-9534, for more information.

Friday, July 30

Meet the Candidates Fish Fry

Stanton Neighborhood Watch invites residents of Haywood County to downtown Stanton Friday, July 30, from 4-8 p.m., to meet the Haywood County Candidates and enjoy a fish fry. Fish plates are $7 each and include 2 fillets, white beans, slaw, bread or hushpuppies and a drink. Homemade ice cream will be available for $1 extra. Everyone is invited to attend and meet and talk with all the candidates running for office in Haywood County.

Saturday, July 31

Boxful of Blessing

Boxful Of Blessing will be holding their monthly contemporary Christian concert on July 31, from 6-8 p.m. at Ann Marks Performing Arts Center. Admission is free. Local talent will be performing.

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