To be held Dec. 13th, 2008 10:30 a.m. at Macon County Jr. High, Entry Fee $20. 4 extra optionals are ($5)each: b.dressed, p.smile, b.personality, p.eyes, or Beauty and 4 optionals for $35. Admission $5, contesant free. Girls: 0 -6 mths, 7-12 mths, 13-23 mths, 2-3 yrs, 4-5 yrs, 6-7 yrs, 8-9 yrs, 10-12 yrs, 13-15 yrs, 16 -21 yrs. Deadline to pre-register is Dec.1st. If a group doesn't have a paid deposit in it, that group will not be held. Door entries, $5 late fee. For info, call 615-888-6481 or email jacqulinelaw@yahoo.com Forms also at Kidz Korner in Lafayette.
Tis the Season Annual Coat & Toy Drive for the Children
Sponsored by Cash Express. Cash Express will be accepting toys, coats, shoes (washable) & non-perishable food items at many drop-off locations in the area. Items can also be brought directly to Cash Express. For more information, call 666-8658.
LBJ&C Central Office & Centers Closed Nov. 27-28
Locations will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving.
Grandpa's House Fifth Annual Storytelling
It's "The Spirits of Christmas" at Grandpa's House Fifth Annual Storytelling in Red Boiling Springs, TN. This event will be held Saturday, December 13, 2008 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Storytelling sessions will be at 10:00 a.m. and at 2:00 p.m. Karen Davis, International Toastmaster and a member of the National Storytelling Network will be on hand and she asked that you bring your own stories to share. There will be a drawing for a gift basket. This is a free event. Grandpa's House is located 1.5 miles off Hwy. 52 By-Pass on the Ritter Farm, 2217 Oak Grove Rd. RBS, TN. For more information call 1-615-688-2738.
County Government Office Closings
County government offices in Macon County will be closed on Thursday, November 27th & Friday, November 28th for Thanksgiving.
Hope Family Health Clinic is sponsoring Christmas Express
To benefit the elderly, at the local nursing homes. We need need lap blankets donated or you can donate yarn, flipper socks, and personalized Christmas cards, (which is signed cards with well wishes). Any questions call Hope Clinic, 644-2000.
Christmas Express also has an angel tree
If your interested in getting an angel call Hope Clinic at 644-2000. We are excepting food baskets and stocking stuffer items. Gifts will be presented 12-20 at 1 p.m. Any one interested may attend the party.
Candlelight Memorial Service
There will be a candlelight memorial service at the Phillip Anderson & Son Funeral Home located on Hwy. 52 By-Pass in Lafayette on Tuesday evening, November 25th at 6:30. Elder Jeff Blackwell will be the speaker and there will be a quartet singing and refreshments served. The names of the loved ones who have passed away this year will be named and others that you want to remember during the holiday seasons coming up. A candle will be lit in their memory. Public invited.
New Life Baptist Church Presents Terri Lynn Weaver in Concert
Recently elected the the Tenn. House of Representatives from the 40th District,Terri Lynn Weaver will be sharing an evening of good gospel music at the New Life Baptist Church, 6851 Highway 52 East, Lafayette, November 23, Sunday Evening at 6:00 P.M. Terri Lynn has recorded over 8 CD's to date and writes much of her own music. For additional information, call the church at 666-4176 or 388-8830. The public is invited and encouraged to attend this special evening.
United Daughters of the Confederacy to meet
The United Daughters of the Confederacy, Captain Sally Tompkins #2123 will meet Wednesday, December 3, for a special catered meal in Sparta at noon. If you wish to attend please call Martha Sue Broyles at 931-738-5869.
Singing at Red Hill Missionary Baptist Church
Sat., Nov. 29th at 6:30 p.m. Featuring the Mid-State Quartet. Everyone welcome.
Attn: MCHS Seniors
MCHS Seniors once again have the opportunity to travel to Hawaii for their chaperoned senior trip. They will depart April 18 and return on April 24. This notice is to remind you of the deposit turn-in dates. Please have a check (payable to MCHS) or cash turned in to Mrs. Porter in room 205 by each date. If there are any questions, please contact Shana Porter at 666-4320. Deposit Schedule: $550 by 12/01/08; $550 by 01/09/09; $550 by 02/06/08; Balance by 03/06/09. Cancellation Policy: Cancel by 01/12/09 - fee $25; Cancel by 02/17/09 - fee $300; Cancel by 03/17/09 - fee $500; cancel after 03/17/09 - fee $1,400.
Attn: MCHS Underclassmen Parents
Each year the senior class has the opportunity to go on a teacher chaperoned trip in the spring. This can be an expensive trip if you pay the total amount at one time. Because of this, we like to offer you the chance to pre-pay for the trip. This is an optional program, but one that has proven favorable in the past. The money is fully refundable to anyone who may decide not to go, but will not be reimbursed until the student's senior year. The only exception to this is if the student moves or transfers to another school. You will receive a full refund the time of his/her withdrawal in that case. A suggested payment schedule is listed below, but deposits can be made at any time and in any amount that you would like. Student will receive a receipt with each payment. Cash or checks made payable to MCHS should be taken to Mrs. Porter in room 205. For questions, please contact Shana Porter at 666-4320. Deposit Schedule: November 17-25; January 19-30; March 16-27; May 4-15.
Lafayette Missionary Baptist Church Thanksgiving Services
Services will be held Sunday night, November 23rd. A pot luck dinner will be held in the basement at 5:30 with services at 7:00 p.m. Bro. John Madden will be the visiting preacher.
Gospel Singing at Providence General Baptist Church
Singing will be held Nov. 21st at 7:00 p.m. Singing Cookes & The Cooke Brothers will be singing. No admission charge. Church is located near Westmoreland. Doors will be open at 5:00 p.m. For more info, call 888-2877.
Lafayette Interact Club collecting Christmas trees
The Lafayette Interact Club will be collecting Christmas trees to be distributed to tornado victims. If you would like to donate a Christmas tree you no longer use, you may do so Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday - November 17th, 18th, and 19th from 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at Macon County High School. We will also accept donations of new or gently used decorations for these trees. Any tornado victim wishing to receive a free Christmas tree may come to Macon County High School on Friday, November 21 from 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. to select the tree of your choice.
Macon Co. Libraries closed Nov. 27 & 28
Macon County Public Library and RBS Branch Library will be closed on Thursday November 27 and Friday November 28 for Thanksgiving.
Lafayette City Hall closed Nov. 27 & 28
The Lafayette City Hall will be closed Nov. 27 and 28 in observance of Thanksgiving holiday. Thursday and Friday's garbage routes will be picked up the following Monday, Dec. 1 and Monday and Tuesday's garbage routes will be picked up on Tuesday, Dec. 2. Please set garbage out the night before for early pickup.
Macon County Parks & Recreation Board of Directors to meet
Meeting will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 6:00 pm at the Macon County Justice Center to finalize the 2008 Softball Season and begin planning for 2009.
Gallatin Children's Choir Recital
The Gallatin Children's Choir, sponsored by the Gallatin Arts Council and directed by Alyson Haley, will present their winter recital entitled “A Bit of Holiday Cheer” in the First Baptist Church Gallatin Chapel on Saturday, December 6 at 5:00pm. The church is located at 205 East Main Street, the chapel door entrance is on South Boyers Avenue. This concert is open to the public. Admission is free but donations are welcome and go to support the choir.
Macon Co. Commission to meet
Pursuant to T.C.A. 5-5-113, the Committee of a Whole of the County Commission of Macon County, Tennessee, shall assemble itself at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, December 1, 2008, at the Courthouse in Lafayette, Tennessee.
CPR/First Aid Class offered
MCGH will be offering a CPR & First Aid Class on Saturday, December 13th
from 8am till 1pm. The cost $20. If interested call 666-2147 ext 338.
Jerry Gammons to preach
Bro. Jerry Gammons will preach at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church Sunday at 11 a.m.
Central Elementary Christmas Festival
Festival will be held December 5, 2008 from 6:00 - 9:30 p.m. Cakewalk, Bingo, games, pictures with Santa, concessions, silent auction baskets, and crowning of King/Queen and Prince/Princess. Everyone welcome!
Chase Johnson to preach
Bro. Chase Johnson will preach at Sycamore Valley Missionary Baptist Church Sunday, November 30th at 11:00 a.m.
Dale Hollow Rural Planning Organization Executive Board Meeting
Meeting will be held December 8, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. at the Magnolia Room/So. Hills Golf Course in Cookeville, TN.
Macon Co. Democratic Party to hold Christmas Dinner
Dinner will be held Friday, December 5, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. at La Tia's Restaurant in Lafayette, TN. All Democrats and other interested persons are urged to attend. Please notify George McCrary at 699-2705 by December 2, if you plan to attend. Cost will be $15.00 per person NOT including tip.
Kyle Deering to preach
Kyle Deering will preach at Days Cross Roads Missionary Baptist Church Sunday morning, Nov. 30, at 11 a.m. Everyone is invited to attend.
J.W. Greanead to preach
Bro. J.W. Greanead will preach at Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church on Sunday, November 30, 2008 at 11:00 a.m.
RBS Garbage Route Schedule
The Thursday and Friday garbage routes will be picked up on Wednesday, November 26th.
Commodity Distribution
The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency will hold a commodities distribution for Macon County on Tuesday, December 23, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the UCHRA Office located at 607 Highway 52 By-Pass in Lafayette and from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the City Hall in Red Boiling Springs. Everyone must present a valid UCHRA commodity card in order to receive commodities. Persons may receive commodities for a total of three (3) households if valid cards are presented at the distribution. The U.S.D.A.'s Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program is available to all eligible recipients regardless of race, color, national origin, age, sex or handicap.
Lafayette Lions Club Breakfast with Santa
To be held Saturday, December 13, 2008 between 8:00 - 11:00 a.m. at Lafayette Elementary School on Meador Drive. All you can eat, Pancakes, Sausage and Drink, $5.00 per person. Visit Santa, and play games. For more information call: Mike Johnson 666-2428, Angela Fugua 666-3786, or Kellye Case 666-8363.
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