Calendar 3-16-21

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.

 

The Huntingdon Board of Education meets Thursday, March 18 at 7 a.m. at the central office at 585 High Street, Huntingdon.

 

The McKenzie Farmers Market opens June 5 from  8 a.m. until noon. Stay tuned for more details.

 

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.

 

The Northwest Tennessee Development District and the Northwest Tennessee Human Resource Agency Policy Council hold a virtual Zoom meeting at 10 a.m. Friday, March 26. Anyone interested in attending virtually must call 731-587-4213 ext. 209 for more details. The recorded meeting will be posted at www.nwtdd.org.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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

 

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.

 

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

 

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

 

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