COMMUNITY EVENTS

Senior Center

Birthday Dinner

Macon County Senior Citizens Center, May 20 at 11:30 a.m. Please bring a covered dish.

“Walkin’ Tacos”

The Macon County Senior Citizens Center will be selling “Walkin’ Tacos” on May 21 during the Hwy 52 Yard Sale. Come by and help support the center.

Senior Center Dance

Macon County Senior Center, May 27, 7 p.m. With music by “Southern Rain.” Finger foods requested. All ages invited.

Dinner Theatre

May 14,15, 21, 22. 7 p.m. The Thomas House. $25+tax. Reservations required. This month: “The Honeymoon’s Over”, written and directed by Gene Embry. A newlywed couple’s marriage is tested by intrusive relatives. Call or e-mail for reservations 699-3006 or thomashouse@nctc.com

Rib Sale

The Macon County Senior Citizen’s Center is now taking orders for BBQ ribs prepared by Tim Case. The cost for a rack of ribs is $20. Please support the senior center by placing your order now. Orders ready to pick up June 25. Payment due at time of order. Call 666-3780 for more info.

MCGH Volunteer Program Fund-raiser

The MCGH Volunteer Program is sponsoring a Masquerade $5 jewelry sale May 20, 7 a.m.-4-p.m. The event will be held in the Macon County General Hospital conference room. Proceeds from the event will be used to fund activities of the hospital’s volunteer program including our academic scholarhips. Everyone is invited to partidipate.

Decoration

The Haysville Cemetary decoration will be May 30. Donations can be sent to 7346 Scottsville Rd., Lafayette.

Decoration

Decoration services will be held Sunday, May 23 at Davis Cemetery in Russell Hill starting at 2 p.m. Contact Mike Thompson (699-2579) to make a donation or for more information.

HWY 52 Yard Sale

Hwy 52 Yard Sale, Saturday only, May 22, sponsored by Chisholm Trail Helpers of New Life Baptist Church; the women’s ministry of New Life will be having a yard sale at the Comp. Rehab. building on Hwy 52 at Old Red Boiling Springs Road. All proceeds from the sale will be used to further the Foster Child and Christmas Child’s Program for 2010. There will be several bake sale items and clothes, furniture, toys and household items, in addition to free water and lemonade.

Cub Scout Fundraiser

May 22 at the RBS Cafeteria. There will be a cakewalk, silent auctions and food items; lots of fun for the entire family. Anyone who would like to donate items, or help with events should contact Josh Moss (655-3368), Glenda Tirjan (699-3280) or Keith and Brenda McDonald (699-4501).

Country Music and Dance

Friday, May 21, doors open at 6 p.m. at the Smith County Agricultural Center; featuring the country band 1 EYD-DAWG; $5 admission, kids under 12 free. Call Jan Johnson (735-0560) for more information.

2010 Relay for Life

Jacksonian Days Truck Pull

May 22, 6 pm at the Allen County Fairgrounds in Scottsville, KY. The pull is sanctioned by the Kentucky Outlaw Truck Pullers. Classes include Mini Trucks, Prostock and Prosteet two and four wheel drive. There will be unsanctioned diesel and gas four wheel drive classes after the sanctioned pull. Gate admission for the pull is $10. All proceeds will go towards the Allen County Jaycees Relay for Life Fund. For more information call 270-622-3472 or 270-618-0872.

Washington Motor Coach Tour

Sponsored by the Smith County Senior Center, this trip to the nation’s capitol Aug. 26-31 includes: five nights lodging and eight meals, one evening guided memorial and munuments tour, two daytime guided tours of Washington D.C.; price based on double occupancy is $475 per person; trip open to everyone. Contact Jan Johnson (735-0560) for more information.

Driver Cemetary

Decoration will be at Driver Cemetery on May 23 at 2 p.m. Donations are badly needed for upkeep. Info call 666-6693.

Cub Scout Fundraiser

On Saturday, May 22, there will be a cakewalk and silent auction at the National Guard Armory hosted by the Lions Club on behalf of Cub Scout Pack 402. Games and concessions will be open at 4 p.m. with cakewalk to follow at 6. Anyone wishing to make donations should contact Cammie West 666-2836 or Hellen West 666-8058.

CHURCH NEWS

Revival

Revival to begin May 23 at 7:30 p.m. nightly at Hunter’s Pointe Missionary Baptist Church, Westmoreland, with Bro. Dale Fryman and Bro. Jerry Gammon preaching. Everyone welcome.

The Man I Want to Be

Monthly meetings with Neal Jeffrey beginning May 24 at 7 p.m. at the Bethel Youth House across from Bethel Family Worship Center. For more information contact Mike Sedille at 670-0499 or Pastor Billy at 633-6464.

Lafayette United Methodist Church Raffle

Raffle for 1997 Ford Explorer 4X4. Tickets will be sold at Hwy. 52 yard sale. $20 per ticket. Max. 300 will be sold. Drawing May 22

Gregory to Perform

Seth Gregory, gospel pianist from Macon County, will perform at Willow Grove Baptist Church in Trousdale County on May 22 at 6 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend.

Leath to Preach

Ricky Leath will preach this Sunday night at Madison Missionary Church at 6 p.m. Everyone welcome.

Kemp to Preach

Bro. Corey Kemp will preach at Lafayette Missionary Baptist Church May 23 at 6 p.m. Everyone is invited.

Hauskins to Preach

Jack Hauskins will preach at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church on May 23 at 6 p.m. Everyone welcome.

Spurgeon to Preach

Bro. Jeff Spurgeon will preach at Sunrise Missionary Baptist Church May 23 at 11 a.m. Everyone welcome.

England to Preach

Bro. Jeremy England will preach at Days Cross Roads Missionary Baptist Church on May 23 at 6 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend.

Tinsley to Preach

Bro. Daniel Tinsley will preach at Union Missionary Baptist Church Sunday at 11 a.m.

Cothron to Preach

Bro. Travis Cothron will preach at Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church on May 23 at 11 a.m.

NOTICES

Public Notice

The Lafayette Regional Planning Commission, meeting as the Board of Zoning Appeals, will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at 6 p.m. at Lafayette City Hall. The purpose of this hearing is to solicit public comments regarding a variance request in the side yard setback requirements of the R-1 Low Density Residential District for property at 651 Coolidge Rd. Said variance is for the construction of a carport. The application for this request, submitted by Richard Bransford, is on file at Lafayette City Hall. All interested persons are invited to attend this public hearing.

School Board

The Macon County Board of Education will meet in special session on Tuesday, May 25 at 7 p.m. in the Central Office.

Head Start

Do you have a three or four year-old child? Would you like your child to attend a safe and loving learning environment that offers free meals and snacks, free medical and dental care and meets the needs of children with disabilities? Head Start offers all this and more free of charge. Call today and ask about enrolling your child in our program for the 2010-2011 school year. Our qualified staff are eager to serve your child and family. Lafayette: 666-4392. Willette: 699-2225.

May Days Lab Results

Representatives from MCGH will be at Citizens Bank (Main Branch) on Friday, May 21, 10am-12 p.m. to hand out results of the health fair. For more information call 666-2147 ext 338.

Pirtle Cemetery Donations

Any one interested in the upkeep of the Pirtle Cemetary, please send donations to: Pirtle Cemetary Fund, c/o Wayne Cherry, 1486 Williams Rd., Lafayette, TN, 37083.

ACT for America

Macon County Chapter will hold its monthly meeting at Lafayette Church of God on May 24 from 7-9 p.m. Guest speaker will be Dr. Bill Warner. Public is invited.

L.B.J. & C. Development Co. Board of Directors

Bi-montly meeting will be held June 8 at 6 p.m. at the L.B.J. & C. Development Corporation, 1150 Chocolate Drive, Cookeville.

L.B.J. & C. Head Start Policy Council

Meeting June 1 at 6 p.m. in the L.B.J. & C. Development Corporation, 1150 Chocolate Drive, Cookeville.

Open House

Macon Christian Academy Open House will be held Saturday May 15th, 22nd, and 29th 8am-1 pm. Pre-registration is still in progress for Pre-K for 2, 3, and 4 year olds, and for K-12. For more information visit our website at www.maconchristianacademy.org or contact Wayne Deering at wdeering@nctc.com or 633-7265.

City Council Meetings

2010 Lafayette City Council meetings are scheduled on the first Tuesday of each month at 7p.m. Any public hearings or changes in the schedule will be announced prior to the meeting. Meetings will be on June 1, July 6, August 3, Sept. 7, October 5, November 2, and December 7.

Metropolis Trip

The Macon County Senior Citizens Center is planning a metropolis trip for May 25. Cost $12. Call 666-3780 for more information.

Vendors Needed

Vision 2020 is currently preparing for the Independence Day Extravaganza. July 3, 2010 @ 10am - 5pm.

The committee is currently seeking Arts, Crafts and Farmer Market Vendors. 10' x 10' vendor space is available for a nominal fee of $25.00.

Vendor must provide own table, chairs, and/or canopy!

Space must be reserved and paid in full by June 3, 2010.

For more information, please contact Susan Morris, Project Manager: smorris961@aol.com or Evenings 615-666-2959.

Macon County

Offices Closed

County government offices in Macon County will be closed on May 31 in observance of Memorial Day.

May Diabetes Support Group

A health care professional will discuss the basics of carb counting, portion control and how to make smart choices for improving your health.

Join us on Monday, May 24th 6-7pm at Macon County General Hospital.

Free Wigs

The American Cancer Society has free wigs for cancer patients. See Carol’s Cut-Up in Red Boiling Springs.