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Calendar 9-9-25

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Fairview Baptist Church Revival
Fairview Missionary Baptist Church is hosting its Homecoming on September 14.
Special music by Gospelaires at 10 a.m. and the message by Bro. Derek Frazee. A fellowship meal is to follow. Everyone is welcome. 11375 Fairview Church Road, McKenzie.

McKenzie Senior Center Events
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.

Nights on Broadway on Thursdays
Nights on Broadway continues Thursday, September 18 at 7 p.m. with Flashback. Stage is set up on Banner Row; lawn chairs are encouraged.

Carroll Arts, Inc. Upcoming Events
Carroll Arts, Inc. has a packed schedule of events: Storytelling during the Huntingdon Heritage Festival in September; A Mistletoe Christmas Program during McKenzie’s Christmas Celebration in December; the 15th Annual Trivia Bowl in January 2026; and a new event announcement coming later this year. For more information, please email carrollartsinc@gmail.com.

MHS Class of 1970 to Host Reunion
The 55th reunion of the Class of 1970 is Saturday, September 20 at 4:30 p.m. at R&R Farms Event Venue, 700 Hill Rd., McKenzie, with a meal catered by Say Cheese. The cost is $20 per person. To RSVP, text or call Joyce Hayes at 731-697-0681 or Charlotte Verner at 731-414-2705.

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.
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.

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.

McKenzie High School Decades Reunion
McKenzie High School is hosting the annual football Homecoming on Friday, September 19, 2025. The Rebels will play Camden Lions at Rebel Stadium. In conjunction, the MHS Alumni Association will host its second annual Decades Reunion.
Schedule:
Friday, 8 a.m.: Golf Tournament at Carroll Lake Golf Club.
Friday, 12:30 p.m.: MHS Homecoming Parade, downtown.
Friday, 4:30 p.m.: Tailgate Party at Rebel Stadium ($7 admission to stadium for game).
Friday, 9-11 p.m.: Block Party on Broadway sponsored by the City.
Saturday: Class Reunions throughout the day.
Saturday, 6 p.m. Live music at Hometown Hangout (Flashback).
The MHS Pop-Up Memorabilia Exhibit is on display at The Happy Book Stack from Labor Day through the Decades Reunion weekend.
Any MHS class hosting a reunion should contact the MHS Alumni Association to help promote the class reunion.
For more info, follow the MHSAA Facebook page or email mckenziehsalumni@gmail.com.

Carroll Humane Society Events
Cat Vouchers
We always have spay/neuter vouchers for cats at a cost of $60 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.
Dog Vouchers
Dog vouchers are available for $60 each cash or card only. 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. You’ll be responsible for paying the clinic when you pick up your animal. We do recommend that you have your pet vaccinated due to exposure to other animals. Puppies must be a minimum of 4 months of age (older if small breed) at the time of surgery.

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.

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.