Calendar 11-2-21

The McKenzie Christmas Open House is Friday, November 12 through Sunday, November 14. More details to come at a later date. There will be a wreath competition. Everyone is invited to create a door wreath that shows something about what their individual business is all about. The winner will receive $100. All wreaths must be up by Thursday, November 11. For more information, call 731-352-2292.

 

Beating Hearts Help Center is hosting Soup For Life on November 16, 2021 from 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. at First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 16835 Highland Drive in McKenzie. It is all you can eat: soup, sandwich, dessert and drink for only $25. Jim Keeling of Earthen Vessels Pottery and Gifts in Martin will perform pottery demonstrations. Your uniquely created bowl goes home with you. For tickets, call Beating Hearts Help Center at 731-207-1400 or 731-393-1401 or visit the center located at 21203 Highway 22 in McKenzie. 

 

The Vale Volunteer Fire Department hosts its Annual Chili Dinner on Saturday, November 6, 2021, 3-7 .m. The dinner will be held at the Vale Community Center located at 26165 Highway 114 north of Hollow Rock. All proceeds benefit the fire department. Donations of cornbread and desserts will be appreciated. If you need more information, or would like to help with the benefit, you may contact Pam Wade at (731) 415-3935. We need your support and as always, thank you for your help!

 

The Carroll County Republic Party is hosting Pasta and Politics at the Carroll County Civic Center, November 6, 6-8 p.m. The suggested donation is $25 per person. The special guest is Glenn Jacobs, Knox County Mayor. For more information, contact Jan Ostiguy at carrollcountygop@outlook.com or send donations to CCRP, PO Box 124, Huntingdon, Tenn. 38344.

 

Revival services at Davis Chapel United Methodist Church on Sunday, November 7 to Wednesday, November 10. Sunday services are 6 p.m. with singing by Witness of McKenzie. Services nightly are 7 p.m. with Jackie Fincher of Archer’s Chapel of Frog Jump is the speaker. Davis Chapel is located at 8070 Highway 22 south of Huntingdon.

 

American Legion Post 47 is hosting a Veterans Night, Tuesday, November 9 at the Carroll County Civic Center. Colonel Jim Harding is the speaker. Admission is $6.

 

“Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street The Musical” is coming to the Bethel Performing Arts Center. The Renaissance Theatre program will shine as they keep audiences on the edge of their seats with this musical thriller. The show opens on Halloween night with a special late night performance and costume contest during intermission. The performances continue through the first two weekends in November at 7 p.m. with a matinee showing on November 13th at 2 p.m.

 

Carters Chapel, 65 Carters Chapel, Huntingdon, is hosting Jerry McDaniel, November 7, 11 a.m. as part of its Veterans Day program. Lunch will follow.

 

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

 

McKenzie School Board meets in a special session on Tuesday, November 2, 5:30 p.m. at the Central Office on Bell Avenue. The purpose of the meeting is to consider a FFA mission/impact trip to Doyle, Tenn. and possible capital expenditures for the school system.

 

The McKenzie Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) Chapter meets Mondays at McKenzie Church of Christ gymnasium. Weigh-in is 3 p.m. and the meeting is 3:30 p.m.

Anyone struggling with their weight can join. Visitors are welcome. The first meeting is free and membership is $32 per year plus nominal chapter fees.

For more information, contact Linda Lawrence at 731-352-7309, if no answer, leave message.

 

Christmas with Renaissance performances are December 3 at 7 p.m., December 4 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., and December 5 at 2 p.m. All performances will be in the Dickey Fine Arts Building at Bethel University.

 

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

 

Carroll County Democratic Women Committee meets each third Tuesday at 6 p.m. Meetings are held at the Carroll County Office Complex on High Street in Huntingdon. Everyone is welcome to attend. 

 

November 5: Round 1

November 12: Round 2

November 17: Round 3

November 26: Round 4

December 3: State Championship

*Denotes Region Game