Calendar 8-27-24

McKenzie High School Title I/Parent Involvement Meeting
McKenzie High School’s annual Title I/Parent Involvement Meeting is Thursday, September 12 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the MHS Library. All parents and guardians of MHS students are invited to attend. If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Carol Nanney, Parent Involvement Coordinator for MHS at nanneyc@mckenzieschools.org or 731-352-2133.

Town of Trezevant Special Called Meeting
A special called meeting of the Town of Trezevant board is Tuesday, September 3 at 6:30 p.m. at the Trezevant Community Center for the first reading of 2024-25 budget amendments.

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.

Webb Labor Day Weekend Homecoming
The Webb Alumni Association’s annual Labor Day Weekend Homecoming is Friday, August 30 through Monday, September 2. Friday from 6-8 p.m. is “This is not Texas, it’s Tennessee,” a taste of foods this state is known for. Saturday is the Gospel Explosion with the Gospel Lights from 7-9 p.m. Sunday is the fashion show “Back in Style Again” from 5-7 p.m. Monday is “Throw Back Soul Train - 70s and 80s” with food trucks from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and the Soul Train party starting at 12 noon.

MHS Class of 2004 Reunion
The McKenzie High School Class of 2004 20-year reunion is Saturday, September 28 at Urban Trading Company, 5:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m. RSVP by August 30 to Rebekah Cooper Crass or through the Class of 2004 Facebook page.

McKenzie High Alumni Golf Tournament is October 4
The McKenzie High School Alumni Association (MHSAA) Golf Tournament is Friday, October 4 at Carroll Lake Golf Course. The tournament is a four-person scramble with a limit of 18 teams. All golfers will need to arrive by 7:45 a.m., and the shotgun start is 8 a.m.
Entry fees are $200 per team of four, and event sponsorships for businesses are available for $100 each. Sponsorships include recognition on a banner to be displayed at both the golf tournament and the MHSAA decades reunion tailgate party later that evening.
Proceeds from the event support the goals of the MHSAA, which include providing scholarships and other assistance for students of McKenzie schools.
The deadline for team registration and sponsorships is Monday, September 16.
For more information, pick up a form at Carroll Bank & Trust in McKenzie, or call MHSAA President Brian Winston at 731-352-2282.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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