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Calendar 3-2-21

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COVID-19 Disclaimer
All items appearing on this calendar are subject to postponement or cancellation due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The McKenzie Banner has not received notice of changes to any of the events, but also can not guarantee that each event will still be held at the time and date listed. The Banner appreciates your patience during this unprecedented time of rapidly-changing circumstances.

HHS St. Paddy’s 1K, 5K, 10K Run, Walk
Huntingdon High School’s cross country and track and field teams host a St. Paddy’s 1K, 5K, 10K Run/Walk Saturday, March 13 at 8 a.m. at Huntingdon Middle School. Entry fee is $25. Make all checks and money orders payable to HHS Cross Country/Track and Field. More than one entry may be mailed together with the appropriate fees. Mail payment to Clint Ezell, HHS, 475 Mustang Drive, Huntingdon, TN 38344. Age group awards will be given at the completion of the race. T-shirt sizes are small through 4X. To be guaranteed a long sleeve t-shirt, please register by February 23.

Ashley Barlow Memorial 5K, One Mile Walk
The Ashley Barlow Memorial 5K and One Mile Walk is Saturday, March 20 at 10 a.m. at West Carroll Junior/Senior High School. Check-in starts at 9 a.m. Entry is $25 for ages 18 and over, $20 for ages 17 and under. Register by March 6 to receive a t-shirt. T-shirts can be pre-ordered for $15 if not competing in the race. Forms can be picked up from and returned to the high school. A portion of the proceeds go to fund the Ashley Barlow Memorial Scholarship. For more information, email ashleybarlow5k@gmail.com.

West Carroll School Board Meets Tuesday, March 9
West Carroll School Board meets Tuesday, March 9 at the Junior High/High School. A work session is at 5:30 p.m. followed by the regular board meeting at 6:30 p.m.

Macedonia Fire Department Fish Dinner
The Macedonia Fire Department District 10 is hosting a fish dinner on March 6, 4 to 6:30 p.m., at the Macedonia Community Center, Highway 436, outside of McKenzie. Plates are $10. If you choose, we can bring it out to you as you wait in your car. For more information, phone 731-415-8372, 415-8375, or 234-5401.

Huntingdon School Board to Meet
The Huntingdon Board of Eduction meets Thursday, March 18, 2021 at 7 a.m. The meeting is at the Huntingdon Central Office located at 585 High Street, Huntingdon, Tennessee. Board members will then tour the schools to visit with teachers and administrators.

Low-Income Energy Assistance Program
The Northwest Tenn. Economic Development Agency is accepting applications for the Low- Income Home Energy Assistance Program. This program helps low-income households through direct energy payments to their energy provider. Proof of gross household income is required to determine eligibility. Applicants must also submit a government ID, social security number verification for all household members and a current utility company print-out showing the last 12 months of usage at their current location. Individuals interested in applying for the LIHEAP Program should make an appointment at the Northwest Tenn. Economic Development Agency office in their county of residence.

Go to our website for county site contact information: http://nwcommunityaction.org

Johnson Temple C.M.E. Prayer Vigil
There is a Community Prayer Vigil every Tuesday at 5 p.m. at Johnson Temple C.M.E, 915 Walnut Avenue, McKenzie.
We come together to pray for one another, our community and country, then study the Word of God. Johnson Temple C.M.E. Church convenes each Sunday with Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. and morning worship at 11 a.m.

Carroll County Commission to Meet
The Carroll County Commission meets Monday, March 8, 7 p.m. at the Carroll County Civic Center. The public is invited to attend.

Joy Club Meets Twice Monthly
The Joy Club meets at McKenzie First United Methodist Church on the first and third Thursdays of each month from noon-2 p.m. Bring a sack lunch and enjoy fellowship, games, guest speakers and movies. All are welcome.

McKenzie Historic Zoning Meets Monthly
The McKenzie Historic Zoning Committee meets the second Wednesday of each month, 4 p.m. in the city hall council chambers.

McKenzie Condemnation Meetings Monthly
City of McKenzie Condemnation Meetings are the fourth Monday of each month at 3 p.m. in the city hall council chambers.

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