All About Brownsville - September 30, 2010

& Haywood County

September 30, 2010 Volume 6, Issue 36

If you weren't at the Delta Heritage Center last Saturday, you missed a great concert and an awesome sunset. The two were perfectly paired and almost seemed like it was planned. A special thank you to Wildwood Express and all the other performers at this year's Concert on the Porch series. And thank you to everyone who has attended one or more of the concerts. I hope you enjoyed them. Is this something you would like to see continue next summer? Please share your comments on the new Delta Heritage Center Blog.

Have you seen Haywood County School's scarecrow entry on the courthouse lawn? Get your Scarecrow Entry forms in. Deadline is October 4.

The Hatchie Fall Fest is fast approaching and I hope you are keeping an eye on the festival website for updates and a complete schedule of events. We'll be updating this often between now and October 16. Make plans to come out and hear all the great Brownsville music - including Mickey Utley and Alex Harvey.

Are you a Ham Radio operator or interested in how they work and how they are used in emergencies? You'll want to visit the Special Events Station that will be set up at Oneal Lake October 16-17. The Haywood County Amateur Radio Group will be out there to help spread awareness of the National Wildlife Refuge system. Here's more ...

The Exchange Club is taking orders for this year's Field of Flags. Flags are $25 and can be purchased in honor or memory. Flag Order Form.

September 19-25, was Child Passenger Safety Week and, although it is past, it's something we all have had to think about at one time or another. Here are some guidelines from the Brownsville Police Department that will help.

~ Sonia

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Friday, October 1

Grand Opening: Merle Norman - Traditions Gifts

Merle Norman - Traditions Gifts has moved to 255 West Main (formerly Kimmie's Image Salon). The Chamber of Commerce, owner Darlene Knox and all the gang invite you to their Grand Opening at this new location on Friday, October 1, at 10 a.m. Everyone is invited.

Saturday, October 2

March for Babies

The annual March for Babies walk will be held Saturday, October 2 beginning at College Hill Center on North Grand Ave. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. and the walk begins at 10. There will be a picnic on the lawn at College Hill and an Awards Ceremony directly after the March for Babies. Everyone is invited to get a team and participate. All proceeds benefit the March of Dimes. For more information, contact Jeannie Patrick at (731) 668-1023.

HJH Car Wash

The Haywood Junior High Soccer teams and Booster Club will have a Car Wash Saturday, October 2, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., in the E. W. James Parking Lot. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Monday, October 4

Toddler Time at the Library

Toddler Time at the Elma Ross Public Library will be held Monday, October 4 & 18, at 11 a.m. Parents are encouraged to bring their toddlers and enjoy lots of stories, songs, puppets, crafts and a snack.

Saturday, October 9

Hatchie Fall Fest Scarecrow Contest

The annual Scarecrow Contest, sponsored by the Haywood County Master Gardeners will take place Saturday, October 9, at 5 p.m. on the courthouse lawn. Everyone is invited to enter. Entry forms available online.

Freedom Fund & Awards Banquet

The Haywood County Branch of the NAACP will hold its annual Freedom Fund & Awards Banquet on Saturday, October 9, at Carver High School Gym, 709 East Jefferson Street, Brownsville. There will be a "Meet & Greet" reception from 5- 5:45 p.m., and the banquet will begin at 6 p.m. The guest speaker for the evening will be the dynamic pastor Dr. Rosalyn Nichols of Freedom's Chapel Christian Church, Memphis. Tickets for the event are $35 in advance and $40 at the door. For additional information, please contact Andrea Bond-Johnson at 731-780-4837.

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