Christmas Parade

The Macon County Chamber of Commerce is currently preparing for the 2009 Macon County Christmas Parade. This year's parade is scheduled for December 5, 2009 at 1:00 pm. The parade route will begin at the corner Ellington Drive & Highway 52; proceed West to Highway 10 North; through the square; and conclude at the corner of Highway 10 and Akersville Road. The theme for this year's parade is "A Colorful Christmas!" Which is very fitting, when you consider who has been selected as the 2009 Grand Marshall...Nancy Doss!!! She was selected, from a long list of outstanding citizens, to recognize her dedication and contributions to the community through her work with the Macon County Arts Council (MCAC). For more information about the MCAC, please, visit: http://www.maconcountytn.com/arts_council.htm or call Nancy at 615-644-5179.

All interested parties can pick up an entry form at the Leon & Marie Cothron~Macon County Welcome Center (Chamber of Commerce), or look for the form in your local papers. Also, it is available on our website 24/7: www.maconcountychamber.com. There is a $10.00 entry fee for "ALL" entries--including horses and four-wheelers (All proceeds are utilized for the parade). Entry forms must be received by November 21, 2009 to allow time to forward an entry line-up to the media. To be judged, entry must be lined up by 10:30 am. Lineup numbers will be posted on Highway 52 Bypass West starting at the Sunshine Market and working back toward Fleetwood. All horse entries will line-up at Ben Bray Real Estate. Please be respectful of our local businesses and help keep your line-up area clean.

Call for Young Artists

The Scottsville Art Guild is issuing a "Call for Young Artists" for the 1st Annual Young Artist Show. The show will be held on Thursday, December 3rd during the Hometown Christmas festivities at the Allen County Public Library in Scottsville, KY. It is the only juried show for young artists, grades 1 through 12, in southern Kentucky. Categories will be drawing and painting. Application forms must be postmarked by November 25th. For more information and application form, call Lorie at 646-3479 or Katie at 622-8343.

Chili Supper

West Macon County Rescue Squad's 2nd Annual Chili Supper and Raffle will be held on November 21, 2009 at 5:00 PM. Raffle starts at 7:00 PM at the Crossroads Community Center on Rocky Mound Rd. Live Music from The Golden Outlaws. Cake Walk starts around 7:30 PM There will be door prizes. Admission is $5.00 and includes chili supper. Raffle tickets are available from any squad member. 1 ticket - $1.00, 7 tickets $5.00, 15 tickets - $10.00. Tickets will also be available at the event until 6:45 PM. Everyone come on out and join the fun!!

Fall Spectacular Pageant

Sat. Nov. 21st 2009 11:00 am Registration 9:30 am at WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.**ATTIRE: Fall Casual wear ( no formal dresses) pillow case dresses- outfits, skirts,pant outfits, rompers, jumpers, fall simple dresses..etc ...check out this website for more info. http://c-o-f.synthasite.com/ Girl groups only range birth to 13 yrs. , Pageant Awards: Each division will award a Queen/king, 1st , 2nd, 3rd runner up., Optionals as well. Forms on glass top table @ Macon Bank in Walmart(Lafayette), Westside Elementary School Office OR EMAIL : JACQULINELAW@YAHOO.COM INFO 888-6481

Arts & Crafts Fair

The Allen County League of Artists & Craftsmen will have their 22nd Annual Holiday Arts & Crafts Sale on Saturday, November 21st from 9 AM to 4 PM at Washington Center at the corner of S. Court & E. Maple in Scottsville, KY. Admissions is free.

Stage Production

The Thomas House & Stagestruck Productions present "The Obituary Club" on November 20, & 21, 2009. The play is written and directed by Misty Embry and performed by The Stagestruck Players. A social club of widowed women meet weekly for fellowship, refreshments, and to scan the obituaries in search of the future "Mr. Right." Call or e-mail for reservations: (615) 699-3006 or thomashouse@nctc.com

Chili Cookoff & Benefit Ride

There will be a chili cookoff, benefit ride, auction, and cake walk for Kim (Coggins) Graves held on Sunday, November 22nd at the Macon County Junior High School. Ride - weather permitting: registration begins at 1:30 PM with the ride starting at 2:00 PM sharp. Chili served at 3:30 PM. Auction to begin at 4:00 PM with cake walk to immediately follow. Come Join us! $10.00 per bike or $5.00 per plate. Cake walk $1.00 per walk. Sponsored by Macon Charity Riders. Any questions call, 615-633-6417

Benefit Cookout

There will be a Benefit Cookout for Haiden Armani Hawkins on November 21, 2009. Haiden was born 10 weeks early with pulmonary hypertension needing immediate life support and sent straight to Vanderbilt by angel team. She was also diagnosed with 2 vilateral grade 3 brain bleeds and is currently in neonatal intensive care and is not eating on her own ( has to be fed with a feeding tube.) There is not yet a date for her release. Any donations and prayers are appreciated. Thank you!

Arts, Crafts, & Bake Sale

Hope Family Health Services will be having their 3rd Annual Christmas Arts, Crafts, and Bake Sale on November 21, 2009 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Rose Place Hope Education & Counseling Center located at 12124 HWY 52 Bypass West in Westmoreland, TN. We would appreciate any donations of Christmas items, crafts, or baked goods. Donations may be given to any Hope Clinic employee. Anyone interested may call the office at 644-2000, Angie (633-7742), Angels (388-9339), or Karen (655-4839).

Bake & Craft Sale

The Senior Citizens Center will be having a Bake Sale - Craft Sale on Wednesday, November 25th beginning at 8:00 AM. Our Seniors are wonderful cooks, so come by and get your Thanksgiving desserts!

Rada Cutlery for Sale

The Macon County Senior Citizens Center is selling "Rada Cutlery" now through November 23rd. Come by and place your order. "Rada Cutlery" is reasonably priced and orders will be delivered the first week of December, just in time for Holiday Gift Giving! Call 666-3780 for more information.

Senior Citizens Center Dance

The Macon County Senior Citizens will be having their monthly dance on Thursday, November 19th at 7:00 PM. Music will be by "Country Wildfire." Finger foods are requested but not required. The public is invited to attend. All ages are welcome!

Benefit for Felicia Head

Benefit Chili Supper, Cake Walk and Auction to be held November 22nd at Westside Elementary School from 3 pm to 7 pm. This benefit is being held for Felicia Head, 30 years old, who has been diagnosed with Fibrodisplasia, a bone growth disease. Felicia is in dire need of our help for everyday expenses as well as medical expenses. She has 3 young children at home and no medical insurance. The Chili Supper is $5.00 and the Cake Walk is $1.00. We hope everyone who can will come out and enjoy a fun filled evening to benefit Felicia. Everyone and any and all donations are welcomed. Contact Tony Wix at 388-2081 or 644-3563, Willie Baker at 354-7946 or Sheila Dorris at 644-2015 for more information This Benefit is sponsored by the HOPE RIDERS, Helping Other People Everyday.

Cross Country Banquet

The MCJHS Cross Country Banquet will be held on Saturday, November 21 at 6:00 p.m. in the MCJHS Cafeteria. Turkey will be the main course, and everyone is encouraged to bring a covered dish or desert. Water will be provided to drink. All members of the team are encouraged to attend. Please bring your uniforms, any leftover fund raising money, and any left over fund raising materials. If you have any questions, please call Coach Tucker.

Reading Corner

Pizza Hut will be having a reading corner on Thursday, November 19th and December 3rd from 4:00 to 5:00 PM with guest reader Natalie Bonham. Everyone is welcome and bring a book to trade if you would like - and as always, you can have one of our books even if you don't have one to trade. Come join the Fun!

Christmas Home Tour

The Trousdale County FCE Christmas Home Tour will be December 10, 2009 at 5:30 PM. The cost is $10 (ages 8 and up). Call Trousdale Co. Extension for tickets 615-374-2421. Refreshments will be served from 5:00 - 5:30 PM at People's State Bank. Tour of five homes begins at 5:30 PM. School buses will be provided. Five homes and the Living History Museum will be toured.

Pancake Breakfast

Red Boiling Springs Lions Club will be having a Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, November 21st from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM at the Armour Hotel in Red Boiling Springs, TN. Meal cost is $4.00. Advance tickets may be purchased at the Macon Bank & Trust in downtown RBS or from any Red Boiling Springs Lions Club member. Home baked goods and crafts will be available for purchase as well. For more information, call: Clovis York 699-4479 or Glenda Cohen 699-3500.

Flag Raising Ceremony

Fans of Confederate Veterans will hold a flag raising ceremony on the courthouse square by the Confederate Monument on Saturday, November 21 at 10:00 AM. The public is invited to attend.at 2 PM at the Long Creek Missionary Baptist Church.