Calendar 7-23-24

Back to School Events
• Back to School Bash at Long Heights Baptist Church - McKenzie on August 4 from 5-7 p.m. featuring water slides and food trucks! Long Heights Baptist Church is located at 260 Old Paris Rd, McKenzie, TN 38201.
• Back to School Bash at Veterans Park in Huntingdon — Sunday, August 4 from 5-7 p.m., Huntingdon students (K-12) and their families are welcome to join a fun-filled evening with free food and school supplies, lots of games and ice cream. Veterans Park is Located at 605 Northwood Dr, Huntingdon, TN 38344.
• Hometown Health Clinic hosts a Back to School Blitz - Homer’s Fun Day on the Farm Wednesday, July 24 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at 205A Hospital Drive (pediatrics entrance) featuring giveaways, a petting zoo (11 a.m.-1 p.m.), Homer and Friends, Sno Cones and a “Dress Like a Farmer or Farm Animal” contest.
• Webb Back to School Closet - Saturday, July 27 at Webb School, 938 Walnut Ave. W, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. - Free clothes and shoes (K-8), free haircuts and styles (by Tammy Lane, Shaun Hughes, Querida Carnes and A-La-Sonna Cobb), hot dogs, chips and drinks. For more info, contact Kimberly Bell Webb at 731-697-5468.
• Family Day Back to School Supply Bash - Huntingdon Elks and Jr. Antlers Lodge #2152 - open to all students K-12 - Sunday, July 28 from 2-7 p.m. at the Lodge at 150 Elks Lodge Road, Huntingdon. There will be food and games. For more info, contact Dawn Martin (731-535-2472) or Melissa Decanter (731-415-3110).

MHS Basketball Golf Scramble Fundraiser
The McKenzie High School Basketball teams host a four-man golf scramble fundraiser Saturday, August 24 at Carroll Lake Golf Club at 8 a.m. Entry is $200 per team. Hole sponsorships available for $100. Please make checks payable to McKenzie High School. Contact Coach Emerson at emersond2@mckenzieschools.org or Coach Lowery at loweryj@mckenzieschools.org.

Huntingdon Quarterback Club ‘Meet the Mustangs’ Fundraiser
The Huntingdon Quarterback Club hosts a “Meet the Mustangs” fundraiser Thursday, August 1 at Paul Ward Stadium. Fish fry dinners (3-piece, hushpuppies, fries, slaw and a drink) can be picked up from 5-7 p.m. Tickets are limited and may be purchased at Small Town Blessings, Huntingdon Insurance, E3 Fitness or Maddox Insurance for $15.
“Meet the Mustangs” begins at 7 p.m. The high school and middle school football teams and cheerleaders as well as the Marching Mustangs will be introduced. Entry is $5.

McKenzie Elementary School Meet the Teacher
McKenzie Elementary School hosts a Meet the Teacher event on Thursday, August 1 from 12:30-5:30 p.m.

McKenzie High School Kids Football Camp
MHS football and Coach Keith Hodge host a kids’ football camp Tuesday, July 23 at the indoor practice facility. Entry is $20; pay and register at the door. This event is open to all area youth ages 5-12.

McKenzie City Meetings
Planning Commission Meeting — Wednesday, July 24 at 3:30 p.m. No agenda provided.
Workshop/Public Hearing for Board of Zoning Appeals — Wednesday, July 24 at 4 p.m.
Zoning Board Meeting — Wednesday, July 24 at 4:15 p.m.

Senior Citizen Day at the Fair
August 8, Senior Day at the Carroll County Fair 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Carroll County Civic Center. Come out and have some fun. Vendors welcomed. Contact Carroll County Office on Aging at 731-986-1985.

Carroll County Fair is August 7-10
The Carroll County Fair is August 7-10 at the Carroll County Civic Center.
Watch for more details as those become available.

T.A.R.P. ADA Celebration
T.A.R.P. Center for Independent Living is hosting an ADA Celebration on July 31 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at 1108 Tyson Avenue in Paris. Cake sponsorships and cake donations needed for cake walk. Call 731-644-0026, visit www.tarp1.org or email info@tarp1.org.

Carroll Humane Society Events
Dog Vouchers
We are currently selling spay/neuter vouchers for dogs. The cost is $50 and surgeries will be done at the Huntingdon Animal Clinic. Must be 6 months or older at time of the appointment. No residency or income requirements. Vouchers must be purchased in person at the shelter during business hours Tuesday-Saturday 8 a.m.-12 p.m. We are running low on spay vouchers so hurry if you want one. We have several more neuter vouchers. Cash or card only.
Cat Vouchers
We always have spay/neuter vouchers for cats at a cost of $50 and to be used at Paris Vet Clinic. If you need to pay with cash, come by the shelter to purchase. Otherwise, we have a NEW NUMBER to purchase using a credit/debit card. Please leave a message and the volunteer will return your call very soon, 731-514-0878.

McKenzie Riders Chapter X Annual Celebration
The McKenzie Riders Chapter X hosts a first-year annual celebration at Tom’s Steakhouse in Paris Saturday, August 17 at 1 p.m. Everyone is welcome; door prizes will be given.

McKenzie Memorial Library’s Hours
The McKenzie Memorial Library, Broadway Street, is open, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays throughout the summer for the Summer Reading Program. Additionally, the library has programs on most Saturdays beginning at 11:30 a.m.

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. There are no meetings in February and July.

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

McKenzie TOPS to Meet
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. For more information, contact Linda Lawrence at 731-352-7309. If no answer, leave a message.

American Legion Auxiliary Family Dance Nights
The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 47 is hosting family dance nights on Thursdays in July from 7-9:30 p.m. at Carroll County Civic Center in Huntingdon, located at 201 Fairgrounds Road. On July 25 Crooked Creek will perform.

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

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.

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