You can email your Area Happening to mcoleman@usit.net by 4:00 p.m. FRIDAY
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19
Donations
Northwest TN Economic Development Council in Huntingdon is taking donations to help local families this Christmas. Please bring donated items to the Northwest Community Action Center, 13355 West Paris Street in Huntingdon by December 11. Call Jobina Gilbert Gordon, 209- 4458.
Meeting
The South Carroll Special School District Board of Education will be meeting in regular session on Thursday, November 19, at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held at Clarksburg School Library.
Meeting
The Carroll County Board of Public Utilities meeting will be held on Thursday, November 19, at 2:30 p.m. in the office of the Carroll County Electric Department, 103 W. Paris Street.
AT&T
AT& T Telephone Pioneers-Paris Life Member Club will meet Thursday, November 19, at 11:30 a.m. at Mallard’s Restaurant in Huntingdon for their regular monthly meeting. Plans for our Christmas party will be discussed. Call Martha Williams 986-4515.
Emergency Volunteers
Carroll County Emergency Volunteers will hold an organizational meeting on November 19, at 10 a.m. in the Carroll County Office Complex conference room.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21
Breakfast Fundraiser
Carroll County District 8 (Mixie) Fire Department will be having a breakfast fundraiser November 21, from 6 a.m. until 12 p.m. We will be serving pancakes, bacon, sausage, eggs, hash browns, biscuits, gravy, toast and drink for $6 all-you-can-eat adults and $3 for children 6 and under. Call Jill Taylor, 415-9231 or Mary Jane Neely, 415-9759.
W.O.W. Meeting
The Woodmen of the World Lodge 445 and Youth Lodge 1118 will meet Saturday, November 21, for their Thanksgiving meal. We will vote on officers and merging the Youth Lodge with the Adult Lodge. All members and guest are invited.
Christmas CarouSALE
The Huntingdon Schools Relay Team will be having their first Christmas CarouSALE on Saturday, November 21, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Huntingdon Middle School gymnasium. Vendors will have an assortment of items to sell such as Christmas decorations, etc. Beth Moore Photography will be set up to make Christmas pictures. Cakes, pies, candies and concessions will also be sold.
Pageant
McKenzie Lion’s Club Hometown Christmas Pageants will be held on November 21 and 22 for ages newborn-21 years. All pageants will be held at the Dickie Fine Art’s Building located on the campus of Bethel University in McKenzie. Applications can be picked up at local retailers in your area or you can call Violet Patterson at City Florist in McKenzie, 731- 676-3378 or Marcy McKinney at The Dressing Room in McKenzie, 731-415- 9032.
Thanksgiving Dinner
The Westview T.L.C. Community Center will have their 13th annual Thanksgiving Dinner on Saturday, November 21, starting at 5 p.m. Adults $7.50 and children $3.25. The RSVP singers will be singing at 5:30 p.m.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22
Gospel Singing
There will be a gospel singing and country dress day at Calvary Baptist Church on November 22. Preaching will begin at 11 a.m. followed by lunch and singing at 2 p.m. The church is located 6.5 miles east of Huntingdon on Hwy. 70.
Thanksgiving Service
There will be a community Thanksgiving service at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Trezevant on Sunday, November 22, at 5 p.m.
WC Alumni
West Carroll area alumni meeting will be held on November 22 at 2 p.m. at the Atwood City Hall. All persons interested in helping with the 2010 reunion is encouraged to be present. Call Don Farmer, 731-234-8411.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24
Meeting
The local Northwest TN Economic Development Council board will hold a public meeting on November 24, at 9 a.m. to elect an alternate representative of the poor to serve on the Board of Directors. The meeting will be held at the Carroll County Service Center’s new location, 13355 Paris Street in Huntingdon. Call Jobina Gilbert Gordon, 209-4458.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25
Bake Sale
The Evans Clinic Relay for Life Team will be having a Thanksgiving Bake Sale on Wednesday, November 25, from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the Evans Clinic. Everyone please come by and buy your Thanksgiving dinner dessert from us. Let us do your holiday baking for you!
Christmas Assistance
McKenzie Carroll County United Neighbors is now taking applications for Christmas assistance. You must have an ID, Social Security card for at least one adult in the household, and proof of address. Applications will be taken until Wednesday, November 25, at noon. Call 352- 0547
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29
Youth Church
Evangelist Margaret White will deliver the message at youth church at Mt. Ararat Baptist Church on November 29.
Singing
There will be a gospel singing at Tate’s Pentecostal Church, Hwy. 70 West in Huntingdon, Sunday night, November 29, at 6 p.m. The Meggs Trio will be the featured singers.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3
Christmas Concert
There will be a Christmas Concert Thursday, December 3, at 7 p.m. at West Wood Pentecostal Church, West Wood Street in Paris. America’s favorite one handed pianist, Brian Arnold will be the featured singer.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6
Singing
New Crossroads Baptist Church will feature “The Spurlocks” from Linden on December 6 at 6 p.m. for the first Sunday singing. Bro. Dennis Lunsford is the pastor.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 14
ABC Survival Class
The ABC Holiday Survival Class for Diabetics will be held December 14 at 6 p.m. at the Carroll County Office Complex in Huntingdon. RSVP before December 9 by calling Gwen Joyner, 986-1976 or Mandy Drewry, 986-8388.
ON GOING AREA HAPPENINGS
Alcoholics Anonymous
Do you have a problem with drink¬ing? We can help! Join our meetings on Mondays and Fridays at 8 p.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 265 Cotham Drive in Huntingdon. Mon¬day meetings are closed meetings and Friday’s are open. Call 986-0430.
Lydia’s Closet
Lydia’s Closet, located at Eastview Baptist Church on the east bypass in Huntingdon, is now open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday mornings from 9 a.m. until noon. If there is an urgent need, please call the church office at 986-3168. Lydia’s Closet exists to help clothe those in need of assistance.
Right To Life
Carroll County Right to Life meets each third Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Room of the Baptist Memorial Hospital in Huntingdon. The public is invited to come to our meetings. Please come!
Cemetery Funds
It is that time of the year again. All donations for the New Liberty Cemetery Fund would be greatly appreciated. Send any donations to: Carol Wall, 9240 Hwy. 70, Cedar Grove, TN 38321 or call 731-987-2389.
Donations Needed
Donations will be appreciated for the 2009 mowing season for the Twin Oaks Community Cemetery, P.O. Box 250, Huntingdon, TN 38344 or call 986-5456.
Carroll County E911
The Carroll County E911 and Emergency Management Agency have teamed up to provide an important service to our citizens. Many of you have installed storm shelters and safe rooms. If you provide us with some basic information, we will have emergency services check your shelter following a tornado in your area. Trees or other debris may cover your entrance. To be included in the program or if you have questions please contact CCE911 at 986-8911 or EMA at 986-1912. We also want to remind citizens to get your replacement 911 address markers at the 911 Business Office at 101 Dillahunty Lane in Huntingdon (across from Baptist Hospital). There is no charge for the marker.
Congregate Meal
The Elderly Nutrition Program is looking for persons 60 years of age and plus to start a congregate meal. If you are interested or want more information contact Melinda Quisenberry at 625-2219.
RSVP
RSVP is looking for persons 55 years of age and older to serve in the community. Contact Melinda Quisenberry at 625-2217.
Narconon
Help for those struggling with addiction. Narconon means no-drugs or narcotics-none. We are a non-profit, public benefit organization that is dedicated to helping people get off drugs and live productive lives. We offer free counseling, assessments and free referrals to over 11,000 centers nationwide. Call today to speak to a counselor at 800-468-6933 or log on to .
www.stopaddiction.com
T.L.C. Meeting
The T.L.C. Community Center Quilting & Crafts will now meet on the third Wednesday at 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The center is located on Terry Rd. in Cedar Grove. Contact Denise Price at 987-2743 or Lena Crafton at 986-5458.
T.L.C. Quilting
The T.L.C. Quilting and crafts will start back up the third Wednesday of each month starting in January at the T.L.C. Community Center on Terry Road in Cedar Grove from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Bring a lunch. Contact Denise Price at 987-2743 or Lena Crafton at 986-5458.
American Flags
For a $25.00 annual donation the Bruceton Lions Club puts up and takes down a full-sized American flag on the street in front of various homes and businesses throughout the year. The proceeds from these donations help support the annual Christmas basket project. Contact Carmion Fuhrman at 586-2236 or any other Bruceton Lions member.
Volunteers Needed
Habitat for Humanity of Carroll County, Inc. is in need of volunteers to help at the Habitat Home Store. They need people to work on Fridays and Saturdays for four hours. If you would like to help call 986-5900 or 693-2212.
Angel Food Ministries
Do you need grocery assistance? Angel Food Ministries is here to help! Contact a church in your area for more information today or visit
www.angelfoodministries.com
. Area participating churches are Long Heights Baptist Church in McKenzie, Twin City Community Church in Bruceton, West Carroll Unity Baptist Church in Trezevant or call 731-415- 3815 (leave message).
Outback Victims’
The Outback Victims’ Assistance Program, operating under Northwest Tennessee Economic Development Council, a non-profit agency serving Carroll, Henry, and Weakley counties in the Northwest Tennessee region, serves victims of crime with an emphasis on domestic violence and sexual violence victims. If you have any questions call 731-364- 3228 ext. 165 and 168.
Divorcing Parents
The Exchange Club-Carl Perkins Center of Carroll County offers a divorcing parent education class. This course is given on the second Tuesday of every month at the Center located at 341 Redden Street in Huntingdon. Call 986- 5920 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Volunteers Needed
AseraCare Hospice is seeking companion volunteers to join the team of individuals making a difference in patients’ lives. Call Karen Ellis at 1-866- 553-6121.
Volunteers Needed
Hospice of West Tennessee is seeking additional volunteers in the Carroll County area. Call Sheila Brown at 1-800-286-5717 or 731-644-4228.
Group Support
The Carroll County Carl Perkins Center is currently offering services and support for Relative Caregivers in Benton, Carroll and Henry counties. Call 986-5920.
WRAP
WRAP is offering educational group counseling for victims and survivors of domestic violence. All services are free of charge and confidential. Call the Carroll County WRAP office at 986-3215.
Volunteers Needed
The Carroll County Meals on Wheels is looking for volunteers to help deliver meals to our homebound clients. Contact Amy Williams at 986-1985 or 986-1986.
Loving Homes Needed
The Carroll County Humane Society has many long-term dogs and cats that need families to adopt them. There is no adoption fee for any dog or cat that has been at the shelter for two years or longer. Please visit our website at
www.cchspet.org
or call the shelter at 352-9950.
Praise Singers
Everyone is invited to join the Praise Singers at Lakeside Retirement Community every first Saturday at 2 p.m. and at McKenzie Healthcare every last Saturday of each month at 2 p.m.
Sewing Group
A new support group is looking for sewing groups interested in making items for premature babies. Call Stacey for information at 425-4948 or 424-4439.
Silver Threads
Silver Threads meets every third Tuesday of the month at 9:30 a.m. at the Carroll County Office Complex. Call 586-3531 or 986-4660.
Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are needed to help our terminally ill patients and their families. Contact Karen Ellis at 352-1340 or 1-866-553-6121.
Cash For Critters
Help raise funds for the Carroll County Humane Society (a no-kill animal shelter). Save your empty ink jet and laser print cartridges and old cell phones. Our organization receives up to $4 for empty ink jets ($2 for most) and $1-$12 for empty laser cartridges based on styles. For information or drop-off sites contact Carroll County Humane Society, 396 Euclid Avenue, McKenzie, phone: 352-9950 or website
www.cchspet.org
Gamblers’ Anonymous
Do you have a gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLERS.
Attention Senior Citizens
The Office on Aging is compiling a waiting list for the various services provided for those persons 60+ in Carroll County. Call 986- 1985 or 986-1986. Ask for Mary or Albenda. We will make an appointment for an in-home assessment to see if you qualify.
You can email your Area Happening to mcoleman@usit.net by 4:00 p.m. FRIDAY
