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Calendar 8-2-22

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Olive Branch Cemetery Day
A Cemetery Day is at Olive Branch Cemetery on Friday, August 5. A potluck meal is at noon. Those who cannot attend, please mail donations to Earl Davis, 1800 Highway 140 N., Cottage Grove, TN 38224.

County Budget Committee to Meet
Due to a scheduling conflict, the County Budget Committee meets the third Thursday. The meeting is 10 a.m. in the conference room of the County Complex.

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.

McKenzie Farmers Market
McKenzie Farmers Market is open Saturdays at 8 a.m., 2431 Cedar Street, in downtown McKenzie. The former Studebaker dealership was converted to an indoor/outdoor farmers market and allows area citizens to sell their homemade and homegrown foods and other products.

It is open every Saturday morning through October. Also visit on Tuesday afternoons, 2-6 p.m. Watch for special children’s activities sponsored by the Carroll County 4-H and Agriculture Extension Service.

Admission is free. The facility is sponsored by the City of McKenzie. For vendor information, phone City Hall at 731-352-2292.

Low Cost Vouchers For Cats
The Carroll County Humane Society was recently awarded a spay/neuter grant for cats through BISSELL Pet Foundation. The low-cost vouchers are offered for purchase on Saturday, August 6th, 10-noon (or until sold out) at the shelter location in McKenzie. The cost is $20 each and must be purchased in person with cash or card. No checks please. There will be a small processing fee if using a card.

No residency or income requirements. The participating clinic will be Paris Vet Clinic. This is an awesome opportunity for getting cats spayed/neutered at such a low price. Please share this info with your family, friends, neighbors.

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 to 4 p.m. and Thursdays, 9 a.m. to noon. For more information, phone 731-364-5481.

Carroll County Senior Choir
The Senior Choir is seeking new members who enjoy singing. The choir sings on Mondays at one of the retirement homes in the county. For more information, phone 731-986-1985.

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

Coleman Picnic
The Annual Coleman Picnic and Family Reunion, originally held at Big Buck School in the 19th District of Carroll County, is Saturday, August 6, at the Carroll Bank & Trust Community Building at 19510 West Main Street, Huntingdon, Tenn. 38344. The gathering begins at 11 a.m., and the add-a-dish lunch is at noon. Barbecue and lemonade are provided. Bring your favorite side dish and a donation to pay for the barbecue and family cemetery maintenance through this year.