Calendar 9-23-25

Union Primitive Baptist Annual Meeting
Union Primitive Baptist Church, 2020 Ross Rd, McKenzie, hosts an annual meeting on September 26-28: Friday night at 7 p.m., Saturday at 10:30 a.m. and Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Guest speaker is Elder Graham Simms.

Storytelling at the Heritage Festival
Carroll Arts, Inc. presents Storytelling during the Huntingdon Heritage Festival in The Dixie PAC lower level from 11 a.m. — 12:30 p.m. Speakers include: Kim Bell Webb, Ike Gilbert, Janice Crawford, David Johnson and more. Emcee is Joel Washburn.
Other upcoming events include: A Mistletoe Christmas Program during McKenzie’s Christmas Celebration in December; the 15th Annual Trivia Bowl in January 2026. For more information, please email carrollartsinc@gmail.com.
Heritage Day Cruise-In
Small Town Cruisers of Huntingdon is hosting a cruise in during the Heritage Day Celebration in Huntingdon. Saturday, September 27, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dash plaques provided for first 50 cars registered.

MMS Title I/Parent Involvement Meeting
McKenzie Middle School’s annual Title I/Parent Involvement Meeting is Wednesday, October 1 from 4:30-5 p.m. in the MMS Library. All parents and guardians of MMS students are invited to attend. If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Jill Renfro, Parent Involvement Coordinator for MMS at renfroj1@mckenzieschools.org or 731-352-2792.

Upcoming Events
The following list of events was provided by Carroll County Chamber of Commerce. Specific information about events may be available at a later date.
September 27 — Huntingdon Heritage Festival; October 13-17 — Local Schools Fall Break; October 27 — County Chamber Banquet; November 7-8 — Carroll County Christmas Market; November 24 — Ducks Unlimited Banquet; December 19 — Last day of fall semester.

Everett’s Chapel Cemetery Association to Meet
The Everett’s Chapel Cemetery Association meets Sunday, October 5 at 2 p.m. at Union Grove Baptist Church, 1185 Union Church Road, McKenzie. All interested persons are invited to attend.

Carroll Democratic Party Meets
The Carroll County Democratic Party meets the third Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at 12740 Lexington Street, Huntingdon.

Carroll Republican Party Meets
Carroll County Republican Party meets monthly each fourth Tuesday, 7 p.m. in the Public Safety Building in Huntingdon.

Carroll 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. No meetings in February and July.

Carroll Humane Society Events

Annual Fall Yard Sale
Friday, October 3 and Saturday, October 4 at the shelter, 8 a.m.-Noon.
We will be accepting donations until Saturday, September 27th. We will not accept donations after that date because we must have time to sort through and set up. Please no mattresses, car seats, undies, socks, bicycle helmets. The shelter will be closed September 30 and October 1-2 except by appointment.
Halloween Bingo
Monday, October 13, 6-9 p.m. at the Carroll County Civic Center in Huntingdon.
We have other events planned for October, November and December and will update later but go ahead and mark your calendars for Friday, January 9, 2026. We are planning an exciting new fundraising event, Casino Night!
Cat Vouchers
Cat spay/neuter vouchers are always available for $60. To purchase by phone for use at Paris Vet Clinic, call 731-514-0878 and leave a message. These are available to anyone regardless of residency. We now offer cat vouchers to Carroll County residents for use at the Huntingdon Animal Clinic for $60. These must be purchased in person at the shelter with cash or card and proof of residency required. However, Carroll Co. residents can still use Paris Vet Clinic if preferred.
Dog Vouchers
Dog spay/neuter vouchers are still available for $60 and must be purchased in person at the shelter using cash or card. We have lots of neuters available so those are available regardless of residency. Spay vouchers are currently for Carroll Co. residents only and appointments are backed up into November. Must be purchased at the shelter during business hours Tuesday-Saturday 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Appointments will be made at the time of purchase. The participating vet clinic is Huntingdon Animal Clinic. We do recommend that you have your pet vaccinated due to exposure to other animals. Puppies must be a minimum of four months of age (older if small breed) at the time of surgery.

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

McKenzie Senior Center Events
Cakewalk and Dinner — Saturday, September 27. Dinner at 5 p.m. $5 for a hot dog, beans, chips and a drink. Cake auction at 5:45 p.m.; Cakewalk at 6 p.m., $5. Come meet our new auctioneer and enjoy live music!
Exercise class on weekdays at 9 a.m.
Billiards every day, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Canasta every Monday and Friday afternoon 12:30 p.m.
Line Dance class every Monday and the first and third Wednesdays at 6 p.m.
Every Tuesday — Jam session with Steve Morris, 6 p.m. Open to the public.
Dominoes every Wednesday and Saturday, 12:30 p.m.
Game Day every Sunday at 3 p.m.