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Calendar 3-28-23

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McKenzie School Board To Hold Workshop
The McKenzie Special School District Board of Education will conduct a work session on March 30, 2023, at 3 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the interview process of hiring the Director of Schools. It is at the Board of Education Office on Bell Avenue.

Mckenzie School Board Meets April 4
McKenzie Special School District Board of Education meets Tuesday, April 4, 5:30 p.m. at the Board of Education Office, Bell Avenue.
The extremely light agenda includes two items.
(1) Consider for approval budget amendment(s) to the McKenzie Special School District Funds
(2) Director Lynn Watkins’ Report.

Maximum Kingdom Impact Womens Ministry Event
The women of Temple Spirit-Filled Church invite everyone to join them for Better Together, a potluck meal, on Saturday, April 1, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the church, 9105 East Van Hook Street, Milan. For more information, contact 731-793-0061.

Second Annual Easter Egg Drop April 1
The Second Annual Easter Egg Drop is Saturday, April 1, at McKenzie City Park, Como Street, McKenzie. The helicopter will start the fun at 9 a.m. with the egg drop of 50,000 eggs followed by an egg hunt for 0-2 years at 9:30; 3-4 at 10 a.m.; 5-7 at 10:30 a.m. and 8-10 at 11 a.m. The event, sponsored by the McKenzie Chamber of Commerce, is free of charge and includes prizes, balloon twisting, face painting, food trucks, jumpy houses, the Easter Bunny, candy and lots of picture props.

West Carroll Band Benefit Dinner, Songwriter Showcase April 1
The West Carroll Band Benefit Dinner and Songwriter Showcase is Saturday, April 1, 5 -9 p,m, at the Carroll County Civic Center, 201 Mustang Drive, Huntingdon. The Songwriter Showcase features Nashville songwriters Brice Long, Wynn Varble and Casey Beathard. Doors open at 5 p.m., Silent Auction, 5-7:30 p.m., Dinner and entertainment from West Carroll Band members and a local band; Songwriter Showcase, 6:30-8 p.m. Handicapped access available. For more information, contact the West Carroll Band Boosters, 731-415-3760.

Dixie Car Show Top 25 July 1
The Dixie Car Show Top 25 is Saturday, July 1, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., in McLemoresville. Entry fee is $20 and food will be provided by the McLemoresville Fire Department. For more information, contact Bill Hargrove, 731-415-3952.

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.

Huntington Schools Beauty Revues April 1

Huntington Band is sponsoring the annual school beauty revues in the Huntingdon High School Gymnasium. The pageant will take place at HHS Gym on April 1. Gym opens at 2 p.m. Times for the events are: ages 2-3, Miss/Mr. Toddler, 3 p.m.; ages 4-5, Mr./Miss Huntingdon, 3:20 p.m.; ages 6-9, Little Mr./Miss Huntingdon, 3:40 p.m.; ages 10-12, Junior Miss Huntingdon, 4 p.m.; ages 13-15, Teen Miss Huntingdon, 4:20 p.m.; age 16-19, Miss Huntingdon, 4:40 p.m.

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.

Smalltown Cruisers Antique Car Club Meets Monthly
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.

Shepherd’s Table Community Kitchen
The Shepherd’s Table community kitchen serves meals the third Tuesday of each month at First Presbyterian Church located at 19835 East Main Street, Huntingdon. Meals are served restaurant style with drive-through available after 6 p.m. It is open to the public and there is no cost. Donations are accepted. All are invited. It is our mission to create a community atmosphere where individuals can come in and have a meal in a comfortable setting. We encourage friendly conversation, prayers and laughter. If you would like to volunteer to help prepare the meal, serve the meal or help in any way, please call 731-415-9199 and leave a message or email fpcshepherdstable@gmail.com or write PO Box 651, Huntingdon, Tennessee.

McKenzie Schools Beauty Revues April 1
McKenzie Band is sponsoring the annual school beauty revues in the McKenzie High School Theatre on April 1. The event starts at 1 p.m. and general admission is $10. The event includes six categories; ages 4-5, Mini Miss McKenzie; ages 4-9, Little Mr. McKenzie; ages 6-9, Little Miss McKenzie; ages 10-12, Junior Miss McKenzie; ages 13-15, Teen Miss McKenzie; ages 16-18, Miss McKenzie.

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.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly
The McKenzie TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter meets on Mondays at 3 p.m. at the McKenzie Church of Christ gym. Anyone interested in losing weight can join. Visitors are welcome. For more information, contact Linda Lawrence at 731-352-7309. If no answer, leave a message.

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

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.

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.