This Week in Brownsville and Haywood County!

October 3, 2008

Volume 4, Issue 38

Saturdays are going to be extremely busy for the next month or two. The annual March of Dimes Walk will be held tomorrow at College Hill. This is a great cause and if you have not done so, asks a few people to sponsor you and go join the walk. After all that exercise, drive out to Zion Baptist Church for their annual stew, eat-in or carry out will be available.

Cub Scout Pack 68 is having a Boston Butt Sale tomorrow morning from 9-noon. I have it on good authority that some extra butts are being cooked, so if you forgot to pre-order yours, get there early and claim one of the extras.

Monday is the deadline for registering to vote in the November Presidential Election. Go by the Election Commission on the lower level of the courthouse to register.

Monday is also the deadline for entering the Annual Scarecrow Contest and they are already beginning to appear on the square. Have you gotten your entry form in yet? Enter online now or print an entry form. We really want to meet or exceed last year’s number of 40 entries. I hope you can help make this happen. And then plan to be on the square for the judging on Saturday, October 11. The Master Gardeners will be selling hot dogs and homemade ice cream beginning at 3 p.m., and there will also be entertainment. It’ll be a pre-festival party that’s sure to get you in the mood for the Hatchie Fall Fest.

The new Hatchie Fall Fest t-shirts are here and available at A&B Printing, 50 South Washington. You can pre-order online or simply drop by A&B. The festival is only two weeks away. I hope you are making plans to attend and take advantage of all the games, contests and activities planned. Go here for the Complete Schedule.

The final concert in the Wednesday Morning Musicale’s 100^th Anniversary celebration is happening Sunday, Oct. 12, at the Temple Adas Israel. Seating for this concert is limited, so get your tickets now. If you’re a Rockabilly fan, you’ll want to attend “The History of Rock and Roll.” The Haywood County Chapter, UT Alumni Association is co-sponsoring this event happening at the Rock-A-Billy Hall of Fame in Jackson Thursday night. And if you are a Vols fan you’ll also want to know more about the Big Orange Tailgate and TV Party begin held Oct. 11 at the Brownsville Country Club. Find out more about all three of these events by calling Jo Matherne at 779-1117.

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~ Sonia 

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Saturday, October 4

March of Dimes March for Babies

Show your support of the March of Dimes by participating in the March for Babies, Saturday, October 4. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. and the walk begins at 10 a.m., at the College Hill Center. Individuals, businesses, families and church teams will be walking to show their support for the March of Dimes. Everyone is encouraged to join or start a team to raise money to save babies. For more information, contact Tara Joyner at 731-772-0804.

Zion Annual Stew

Zion Baptist Church, on Zion Road, will hold its annual stew on Saturday, October 4; beginning at 11 a.m. Stew will be available for eat-in or carry-out. Bring your own containers for $18 gal.; eat-in for $6 includes stew, dessert, bread and drink. Chili will also be available for eat-in. All proceeds will benefit the Philippine Mission Trip.

Boston Butt Fundraiser

Cub Scout Pack #68 will sponsor a Boston Butt fundraiser on Saturday, October 4, to benefit the Park of Dreams. Butts must be pre-ordered by calling 731-772-2804 or 731-772-2806. The cost is $30 and each is approx. 8 lbs. The meat can be picked up on October 4 between 9 a.m. and noon, on the parking lot of Backyard Barbecue, 703 East Main St. All proceeds will benefit the Park of Dreams.

Monday, October 6

Deadline for Scarecrow Entries

Enter online now or print an entry form.

Last Day to Register to VOTE!

Monday, October 6, is the last day to register to vote for the November 4th Presidential Election. Registration must be received by 4:30 p.m. that day. Mail-ins must be postmarked by that date, as well. To register, contact Andrea Smothers, Haywood County Election Commission on the lower level of the courthouse, or call 731-772-1760.

Toddler Time at the Library

Toddler time at the Elma Ross Public Library will be Mondays, October 6 & 20, at 11 a.m. Parents are encouraged to bring their toddlers and enjoy lots of stories, songs, puppets, crafts and a snack.

Wednesday, October 8

Relative Care Adult Support Group

An adult support group meeting is held monthly at the Exchange Club Carl Perkins Center for all caregivers who care for relative-placed children. Caregivers discuss issues relevant to their lives as caregivers. Relative Care Givers will meet Wednesday, October 8, at 1 p.m., at the Carl Perkins Center, 130 Boyd Ave. For more information, please contact Glen Gaugh at 731-772-8378.

Thursday, October 9

The History of Rock & Roll

The Haywood County Chapter, UT Alumni Association invites you to "The History of Rock & Roll in Jackson, Tenn." Thursday, October 9 at 6 p.m. Wendall Werner, Professor of Music at UTK, will be the featured speaker at the Rock-A-Billy Hall of Fame in Jackson. Cost is $15 per person, advanced reservations are required. The Haywood Chapter is co-hosting this event with the Madison County Alumni. Call Jo Matherne, 731-779-1117 for reservations.

Saturday, October 11

Big Orange Tailgate and TV Party

Load up your favorite tailgate foods and head to the Brownsville Country Club Saturday, October 11, at 12:30 p.m. - 2 hours before kickoff of the UT/GA game. Join other UT fans as the Vols take a bite out of the Bulldogs! Hotdogs and the fixin's will be provided, along with a big screen TV poolside to watch the game, and a cash bar. Hosted by the Haywood County Chapter, UT Alumni Association. Cost is $10 per car or $5 per person. You do not have to be an alumni to come, just wear orange and root for the Vols. For more information, contact Jo Matherne, 731-779-1117 or jmatherne@insouth.com.

Fun on the Square & Scarecrow Contest

The Haywood County Master Gardeners invite you to Fun on the Square Saturday, October 11, beginning at 3 p.m. There will be hot dogs and homemade ice cream, plus entertainment by several local individuals and groups. The Scarecrow Judging will begin at 5 p.m.

Sunday, October 12

Wednesday Morning Musicale Concert Series

The Wednesday Morning Musicale's final concert in celebration of its 100th anniversary will be held Sunday, October 12, 3 p.m., at Temple Adas Israel. Tickets are $10 and a limited number are available. Scheduled guests include Anita High Myers, Diane Dupree Evans, Emily High Hartnett, Charles Overton, Keith Gambill, Mike Castellaw and Elizabeth Lovell. For more information, contact Jo Matherne at 731-779-1117.

Wednesday, October 15

Deadline to Order - Your Field of Flags

The Brownsville Exchange Club will once again host a display of the American Flag in honor or memory of loved ones on the lawn of the Haywood County Courthouse, City Hall and the Chamber of Commerce. You may sponsor a flag for $25 each. A special commemorative ceremony will be held at noon on Veteran's Day, November 11, on the court house lawn. After the ceremony, flags will be available for pick-up. A placard will be placed at the base of the flag stating the name of the honored or remembered person and the donor. Deadline for ordering your flag is Wednesday, October 15. To place your order, contact John Gallaspy - 731-772-6648; Larry Banks - 731-772-5300; or the Chamber of Commerce - 731-772-2193.