Calendar 8-22-23

Carroll County Relay for Life Meeting
Carroll County Relay for Life planning meeting is Aug. 22, 2023, 6 p.m. at Baptist Memorial Hospital of Carroll County in the Community Room.

McKenzie Sweet Tea Festival is this week
McKENZIE — The annual Sweet Tea Festival is August 22-27, 2023 in McKenzie. All events are scheduled for downtown.
Events begin Tuesday, August 22, 7 p.m. with Trivia Night in the Farmer’s Market. Participation fee is $20 per team.
Wednesday, August 23, is the Community Gospel Night featuring McKenzie native Matthew Holt, who is also the pianist for The Gaithers. Other artists for the evening are Wes Hampton and The Long Family. Free admission to this event.
Thursday is the theatrical production of Southern Fried Nuptials in the McKenzie High School Theatre. The show begins at 7 p.m. and admission is $7.
Friday, August 25 includes arts and crafts booths, carnival rides and petting zoo in the downtown area 5 to 10 p.m. Johnny Mac performs 7 to 10 p.m.
Saturday, August 26 includes arts and crafts, carnival rides and petting zoo, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. The Fajita Brothers perform 6 to 8 p.m. and an Elvis impersonator at 8 to 10 p.m.
Sunday, August 27 is the repeat performance of Southern Fried Nuptials at 2 p.m. at MHS Theatre. Admission is $7.

McKenzie High School Class of 1968 55th Reunion
The McKenzie High School Class of 1968 is having a catered dinner for their 55th Reunion at 6 p.m. on September 16, 2023, at The Barn, 700 Hill Road, McKenzie. To register, please send checks for $25.00 per person by September 2, 2023, made out to Charlie Beal at: 219 Diamond Drive, McKenzie, TN 38201. Please bring any school or class memorabilia with you to share with everyone. For more information, look for the Facebook group: McKenzie High School, Class of ‘68, or contact Carl and Melissa Powell at 731-986-8838 or Charlie Beal at 731-225-1919.

McKenzie High School Class of 1960 66th Reunion
The McKenzie High School Class of 1960 is planning tis 66th year reunion on Saturday, September 2. Many class members have been contacted as we have their numbers and addresses. If you were a member of this class at any time but have not received an invitation, you are invited.
Please contact Marilyn Vinson 731-986-4064, Peggy Coleman 731-415-4212, or Joann Robertson 731-415-4212 for more information. We need all responses to complete our plans for the reunion. We are looking forward to a great reunion.

Greater Enon Church Hype Night
The Greater Enon Church promises H.Y.P.E. (Helping You Pursue Eternity) Night on Saturday, September 3, will not be “the usual church experience.” Beginning at 6 p.m., people of all ages are encouraged to attend and bring a friend to the special service at Greater Enon Church at 313 Walnut Ave., McKenzie.
The theme is “I’m R.E.T.R.O.: Removing Everything That Represents Obstacles.”

Adult Education Classes
Huntingdon Location - Adult Education Building, 14155 Paris Street. Office hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Classes are offered for one-on-one instruction on Mondays, 1-4 p.m. and Thursdays, 9 a.m. to NOON. For more information, phone 731-364-5481.

Smalltown Cruisers Antique Car Club
The Smalltown Cruisers Antique Car Club meets the second Thursday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Hollow Rock Fire station, 21280 Seminary Street, Hollow Rock. The monthly Cruise-Ins begin in April. For more information, contact Jan Ostiguy at 217-304-2606 or email jano1970@att.net.

Southern Fried Nuptials
Carroll Arts presents Southern Fried Nuptials, directed by Glynda Rich and Denise Sam. The production is Thursday, August 24 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, August 27 at 2 p.m. at the McKenzie High School Theatre. Tickets are $7 and can be purchased at the door.

Carroll County Commission Meets Monthly
Carroll County Commission meets the second Monday of each month, 7 p.m., in the Conference Room of the Carroll County Office Complex, High Street, Huntingdon. There are no meetings in December, February, and July.

Caring Hearts Food Pantry
The Caring Hearts Food Pantry offers food distribution the second Saturday of each month, 9-11 a.m., at Mt Zion United Methodist Church, 120 Mt. Zion Road, Huntingdon.

Carroll County Democratic Party Meets
The Carroll County Democratic Party meets the third Thursday of every month at 6 p.m. at 12740 Lexington Street, Huntingdon.

McKenzie City Council Meets Monthly
The McKenzie City Council meets at 6 p.m. the second Thursday of each month.

Ministry of Christ Meets Sundays, Thursdays
The Ministry of Christ Church is Apostolic in faith and holds services Sundays at 1:30 p.m. and Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. The church is on 6680 Terry Road, Lavinia, Tenn.
For more information, contact Brother Melvin Allan at (731) 225-2970.

Carroll County Republican Party Meets
The Carroll County Republican Party meets the fourth Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. in the court room of the Public Safety building, 12740 Lexington Street, Huntingdon.