All About Brownsville - May 13, 2010

& Haywood County

May 13, 2010

Volume 6, Issue 18

Tomorrow night is the big night for Relay for Life. Things begin to happen at 5 p.m., followed by an opening ceremony, Survivor Walk, Luminary Service and lots of entertainment. Make plans to be at the football field for this special night. Calendar below includes a list of entertainers. Plus wrestling will be making a return appearance. The Survivor’s Luncheon is today and will officially kick-off the event. I predict no rain this year.

Wow! Haywood’s Got Talent was a huge success. Because of the time change I was not able to attend, but coordinator Tennille Short tells me about 250 showed up to cheer on the young people participating. I also heard Tamira Cole was an awesome emcee. Fifteen-year-old singer/songwriter Katherine Tritt is the big winner and will perform at this year’s Hatchie Fall Fest. Placing a close second was Clifton Smith and James Gavin, who did a double drum solo; and third place went to Dwan Smith, a Christian rapper. Congratulations to the winners.

Two benefit pageants are coming up. This weekend is the Peace of Xcellence Pageant and next weekend Herbie’s Heros pageant will benefit the Haywood County Humane Society. Details in the calendar below.

Two events coming up in June that I know you will want to participate in. First is the 12^th Annual March of Dimes Golf Tournament to be held Thursday, June 3 at the Brownsville Country Club. Cost is $240 per team and registration begins at 11:30 with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Contact Debra Jackson at 731-772-5183 or Tara Joyner at 731-780-1328 to register. Then mark your calendar for the West TN Friends of the NRA Banquet on Thursday, June 10, 6 p.m., at the First South Community Room. Tickets are $25 per person. Our local Young Guns Shooting Team benefits directly from this event, as do other local projects. You’ll also have a chance to win some great prizes. Contact Mark Kendrick at 731-772-9304 or Galon Baggett at 731-772-8110 for tickets.

We’re celebrating National Tourism Week at the Heritage Center with displays from the Haywood County Museum and the Dunbar Carver Museum. Come check us out!

~ Sonia

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Friday, May 14

Relay for Life

The annual Relay for Life event will be held Friday, May 14, at the Football field beginning at 5 p.m. The event will feature the Survivor Walk, Luminary Ceremony, live entertainment. Team booths will be set-up with food and games available all evening. Entertainment will include Haywood County's own Blair Simpson along with 70s and 80s entertainer Freddie Weller, David Smith - The Singing Firefighter, Shawn Williams, Christ Church Praise Band, Jeffory Vaulx Group, Jimmy Craig Dancers, Ricky McCory Band, The Tina Turner Review with little Michael Jackson, and La Nueba Vanda Corrol.

Saturday, May 15

Social Networking for Business

The Brownsville Business Association will sponsor a Social Networking Seminar on Saturday, May 15, from 9-12. Cost is $15 per person and limited seating is available. This seminar will teach businesses how to set-up social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter, and how to successfully market their businesses using these and other free internet tools. The class will be held at the West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center. For more information and to sign up, call the Center at 731-779-9000.

Peace of Xcellence Pageant

Xcellence Inc. will host a pageant Saturday, May 15, at Dunbar Carver Gymnasium, 709 East Jefferson. Doors Open at 2:00 pm. Pageant begins at 3 p.m. Competition is open to girls ages: 6-18 yrs. All contestants will need to arrive no later than 2:15 p.m. Girls will be grouped according to grade. Queens will receive a very nice trophy and the opportunity to be showcased in other local area parades and appearances. SIDE CATEGORY WINNERS will receive a nice trophy. One winner per category and includes Best Dressed, Best Personality & Response to Impromptu Question regarding Peace and/or Excellence. All entrants will receive a participation award. Registration Fee $25 (prepaid), $35 at door. Contact Veronica Poke, 55 Kleer-Vu Dr., Brownsville, or call 731-772-8955.

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Hospital Wing Memorial Softball Tournament

The Haywood County EMS will sponsor a Memorial Softball Tournament to benefit the families and charities of those who lost their lives in the recent Wing helicopter crash. Healthcare workers and emergency agencies are especially encouraged to register your teams. No tournament teams please. Registration is $150 and the tournament will be held at West Jackson Baptist Church in Jackson, Tenn. All teams need to be registered with fees paid by Saturday, May 15. Only the first 14 teams will be accepted. For more information and to register, call Dustin McKeel at 731-697-8016 or David Smith at 731-217-2495.

Monday, May 17

Toddler Time at the Library

Toddler time at the Elma Ross Public Library will be held Monday, May 17 at 11 a.m. Parents are encouraged to bring their toddlers and enjoy lots of stories, songs, puppets, crafts and a snack.

Tuesday, May 18

BBA: Getting Our Community Ready for the Mega Site

The Brownsville Business Association will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 18, 5:30 p.m., in the Delta Room behind Backyard Barbecue, 703 East Main St. Guest speaker will be Duane Lavery, president and CEO of HTL Advantage. Learn what influences the Mega Site will have on local businesses and how we can help prepare our community for these possibilities. This is a free meeting and everyone is invited to attend. 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, May 18, at the Hibachi Restaurant on Dupree St. For more information, please contact Commander Ray Dixon at 731-772-0400.

Friends Night at the Library Mayoral Forum

Friends Night at the Library will be Tuesday, May 18, at 7 p.m., at the Elma Ross Public Library. There will be a public forum for the Mayoral candidates, with moderator Judge Lyle Reid. All are invited to attend. Light refreshments will be served.

Thursday, May 20

Candidate Forum

Brownsville Radio will sponsor a Candidate Forum Thursday, May 20, 6 p.m., at College Hill. This forum is open to the public and the public will be allowed to ask questions. It will also be aired live on Brownsville Radio, 95.3 FM.

Saturday, May 22

Hospital Wing Memorial Softball Tournament

Herbie's Heroes Pageant

This pageant will benefit the Brownsville-Haywood County Humane Society and will be held Saturday, May 22 at the Ann Marks Performing Arts Center in Brownsville. The pageant will begin at 1 p.m. and is open to girls ages 0 months-21 years. This is the third annual pageant to benefit the Humane Society. The reigning Miss Tennessee and 2nd Runner-up to Miss America, Stefanie Wittler, will make a special appearance. Registration is $35 prepaid, $45 at the door and includes all side categories except Most Photogenic which is optional and an additional $10. Contestants who raise money for the Humane Society may be eligible to enter the pageant free and receive a trophy. The girl who raises the most money will be crowned Humane Society Sweetheart and will receive a wonderful prize package. For information or an entry form, contact Linda Timbes at 731-661-0925.

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