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Upcoming Events Hawkins County to canvass the voting machines
The following schedule will be used to canvass the voting machines used
for the March 6, 2012 Election in Hawkins County: Pecans for Sale The Rogersville Business and Professional Women's Club has pecans for sale. The proceeds from the sale of the pecans is used in giving a scholarship to a deserving recipient that maybe would not be able to further their education. These pecans may be purchased at Cellular Communications or also by calling June McMakin at 272-3730.January 17 at 1:30pm in the Mayor's Office in the Administration Bldg. 2/6/2012 - 2/12/2012 Welmont Area Blood Drives Wellmont Health System’s Marsh Regional Blood Center
will conduct public blood drives at the following locations in the
coming days: 2/11/12
Morristown
native and celebrated blues harmonica master, Wallace Coleman, will
perform at Rose Center in Morristown on Saturday, February 11 for what
has become his annual homecoming concert.
The concert will be held in Prater Hall at 8:00 PM; doors open at
7:30. Tickets are $18 and
are available in advance or at the door.
For more information call 423-581-4330 or visit RoseCenter.org.
2/14/12 City School Board to meet The Rogersville City School will meet in Regular Session on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 5pm in the Board Room at the City School. Anyone needing special accommodations in order to attend this meeting should contact Joy Rhea, ADA Coordinator at 272-7651. 2/23/12 The next meeting of the State of Franklin Chapter,
Tennessee Society of the Sons of the American Revolution will be held at
6:30 Thursday February 23 at the Cafe Jubilee in the Jubilee Gallery on
the Carter Valley cutoff near Surgoinsville off 11W. Dinner is available
for $12. 3/29, 31, and 4/1/2012 Bristol Motor Speedway Teen Driving Workshop Landed a plane in the Hudson River lately? It’s
amazing the success we can have at the controls when properly trained.
Playing host to the highly respected Accident Avoidance Workshops,
Bristol Motor Speedway is providing that kind of behind-the-wheel
training to new drivers on March 29th, 31st and April 1st. 2/16/12 There will be a spay and neuter mobile clinic in
Hawkins County on February 16th. You must make an
appointment in advance by calling the Humane Society at 423-272-6538 or
email hawkinscountyhum@bellsouth.net. Community Announcements
Now forming: Lakeway Regional Orchestra
An active group of musicians and music supporters in
the Hamblen County area are forming the Lakeway Regional Orchestra. The
purpose of the Lakeway Regional Orchestra is twofold: To entertain the
community with live symphonic performances at little or no cost, and in
the process of entertaining, maybe educate some as well; and to provide
the musicians an opportunity to perform symphonic literature, and to
continue their musical development. Hawkins County Amateur Radio Emergency Service
The Hawkins County Amateur Radio Emergency Service (HCARES) meets
the last Monday of the month, from 7-8pm, at the 911 Center in
Rogersville. Ham Radio Operators, or anyone interested in learning
about how to become one, can contact Vic Thomas at (423) 258.4735
for more information. Habitat for Humanity Habitat for Humanity builds houses...and so much more. A Habitat build site is where setting a brick ....can build a community. Where digging a foundation...can fill a family with hope. Where driving a nail....can secure an education. Where building a wall....breaks down barriers. where hanging a door....opens a world of opportunity. Habitat for humanity builds houses and so much more. What will you build? Visit www.habitat.org to learn more. Disabled American Veterans NEED Van Drivers The DAV needs van drivers to transport local veterans from Rogersville to the VA Medical Center in Johnson City. The DAV has an 8 passenger van in Rogersville. You do not have to be a veteran or a member of the DAV to qualify, just a desire to help one. You must pass a physical, TB test, vision and hearing test and a visit with the VA doctor at the Medical Center. You must also provide proof of insurance, driving record and valid driver's license. Call Frank Gray at 272-8796 or Jane White at 272-3827. NWS PEACE Program Each year teens from around the world dream of coming to America as exchantge students. Finding wonderful and caring families to share this dream becomes more challenging each year. Would YOU consider becoming one of these amazing families and sharing a life changing experience? All that these students require is a bed, meals and a caring family to share their 5-10 month stay in our beautiful country. Can't Host but want to be involoved? Call 866-846-3977 and we will tell you how! Trouble with alcohol or drugs? Rogersville Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings..Tuesdays 8pm @ The Senior Citizens Center; Saturdays 7pm @ First United Methodist Church; Sundays 7pm @ Wellmont Hospital Conference Room; Wed,Thurs,Fri,Sunday 7pm @ Mooresburg Community Center. Rogersville Narcotics Anonymous..Thursdays 7pm @ The Senior Citizens Center. There is hope and recovery out there! For More INFO call 235-9535 Boy Scout Troop taking Donations for Tornado Victims
Boy Scout Troop 100 is currently taking donations for tornado
victims in Greeneville, TN. Four locations have been set up to
take the donations in Rogersville....Collier's Cleaners on
Depot Street, U-Save on Hwy 66 S, CVS Pharmacy on Park Ave.,
and Mountain Star Mall on Main Street. The Scouts will accept
any non perishable items (no food), baby goods, clothing,
household items including appliances, toys, shoes, toiletries,
etc. If you have items that need to be picked up you can call
423-923-2503. Hawkins County Rescue Squad Fundraising Campaign
The Hawkins County Rescue Squad is currently holding their
Annual Fundraising Campaign . All the rescue squad members
maintain a full time job, along with raising families and
giving of their time to provide emergency services to the
community. When Michael Watkins, Woody Watkins, Doug Watkins,
Steve Cheek or Mickey Fields call on you please give
generously. The Bridge Baptist Church Fundraiser Members of The Bridge Baptist Church made a special purchase of 60 storage buildings, ranging in size from 8'x8' to 12'x28' , that they are selling for a church fundraiser for the building fund. These are sitting at different locations around Rogersville...any and all profits of the proceeds will go directly into the church building fund. Free Delivery and no sales tax make these barns a very competitive price. So make that call to Back Yard Barns at 754-3527 or 358-0307 and get a storage barn while helping out Bridge Baptist Church and their building fund. Attention: Single Moms with Children ATTENTION SINGLE MOMS WITH CHILDREN: WHEN SOMETHING IS BROKE AND YOU ARE TOO, WHERE DO YOU TURN FOR HELP? PLEASE ALLOW THE MEN OF OUR CHURCH, DAY STAR ASSEMBLY OF GOD, TO SERVE AS YOUR HANDYMAN FREE OF CHARGE. CALL 923-2116 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Become a Foster Parent
Every Child Deserves a Family and YOU do not have to be A Perfect
Parent to be THE Perfect Family for a child in need! Veterans Service Office - Collecting Old Cell Phones The Veterans Service Office in Rogersville is collecting old cell phones to recycle. Donated cell phones are sold to a company that recycles them. The money received from recycling cell phones is used to purchase calling cards that are sent to troops overseas or in need. If you have old cell phones or need a calling card for your soldier overseas just drop by the Rogersville Courthouse, Room 107 and see Danny Breeding the Veterans Service Officer or call 423-272-5077. Sons of the American Revolution Organize The Sons of The American Revolution is
forming a Chapter in Rogersville, all men who have an ancestor
that fought in or supported the Revolution are welcome to join
this patriotic genealogical organization that seeks to remember,
and honor those patriots, and to preserve their memory. For more
information call or email Bill West 423-921-0906 or email
billvair65@yahoo.com, or see our website at www.sar.org or
tnssar.org. Lighthouse Community Center Thrift Store open Tuesdays from 11am - 4pm. Located across from the Striggers Fire Station, 712 Caney Creek Rd. Rogersville, TN. Plenty of parking.... Most items $1 and under. For more info call 423-923-1890. We accept donations of clothing, shoes, boots and purses, household, chldren's toys, baby equipment, knick-knack and crafts, books and magazines, bibles. We also accept cash donations. English As A Second Language Class First Baptist Church in Surgoinsville is sponsoring an English as a second language class on Sunday's at 5:30pm at the church on 510 Old Stage Rd. in Surgoinsville. Call 921-2683 Computer Classes for Military Veterans .....ETSU at Kingsport The course is for Veterans who need an introduction course in computers. Class will meet Tuesdays from 9:00a.m. to 11:00a.m. No computer experience is required. It is not a college credit course and there will be no cost to Honorable Veterans. Call 423-392-8034 or 423-360-2097. Hawkins County Humane Society in need of dog and cat food The dog and cat food at the shelter is almost at a emergency level. The shelter is also in need of cleaning supplies. Please drop off your donations at the shelter on Highway 11-W between the hours of 12:00p.m. to 5:00p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. For more information call 272-6538 or visit www.hawkinscountyhum@bellsouth.net. Broken Fence Farm Llama Rescue Now located at the 11W Flea Market in Mooresburg. Bring the family to see and feed our funny friends. We have free popcorn to share with the animals! Come see Llamas, talking birds and a giant tortoise named "Roxy". Learn about them and their rescue stories. No admission but donations are accepted, appreciated and tax deductible! Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday 8am -3pm.
Regularly Scheduled Meetings Hawkins County Ham Radio Group Meetings held the last Monday of each month at the 911 Center - 2291 East Main St. in Rogersville, TN - at 7pm. Organization: Hawkins Co. Cancer Support Group Will meet 2nd Monday in each month from 6-7pm at Hope Community Church. For Cancer Patients, Survivors and Caregivers. Rogersville AA Regular Meetings
Tuesday 8pm Senior citizen's Center, Rogersville Hawkins County Narcotics Anonymous Regular Meetings Thursdays 7 pm Senior Citizen's Center, Rogersville(next to the library) For further information, call 235-9535 State of Franklin Chapter TNSSAR Meeting
The regular meeting of the State of Franklin Chapter, Tennessee
Society of the Sons of the American Revolution will is held at
6:30 the fourth Thursday of the month. Please watch the
Community Calendar for location. Hawkins County Library System The HB Stamps Library is hosting a Tuesday Knit Night every Tuesday from 6:30PM until 7:30PM. Knitters of all levels are all welcome. This is a free event. Please call the library for more information: 423.272.8710 Hawkins County Adult Education .... GET Your FREE GED!! Qualify to have the state pay for your GED Test. This opportunity ends soon. Phone 423-272-8345 to make an appointment to take advantage of this offer. Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 442
Last Sunday of every month at 2:30PM. Goodwill Industries
Goodwill Industries is seeking donations from the public of new
or gently used clothing, shoes and household items. Keplar FCE
Meets every third Monday each month at 9:30AM at the Tunnell Price Public Community Center Bingo Games Monthly on every third Wednesday from 1-2pm. Refreshments are served. For more information call 272-2413 Hawkins County Board of Education Monthly Board Meeting Second Thursday of the Month at 7pm in the Board Room on East Main St. in Rogersville. Pre Board meeting for members is 5:30pm Hawkins County American Legion Post 21
The world's largest veteran's organization invites eligible
veterans and their family members join us once a month at 1924
East Main St, Rogersville. To be eligible potential American
Legion member must have served at least one day of active duty
during one of the current periods: Guys and Dolls Singles meet at the Country Kitchen in Surgoinsville Music Junction Thursdays at 7pm, Music Junction presents "Old Country, Bluegrass and Gospel Music" at the Rogersville Park Rec. Building. "Free Admission". For more info call 272-9954 Of One Accord Ministries needs volunteers Monday - Friday 10am -1pm...Volunteers are needed for their food distribution program. Volunteers also needed for Good Neighbor Program. For more information call Sheldon Livesay at 921-8044 or Barbara Jones at 921-8356. Fish Fry or Chicken at Carter's Valley Fire Hall Station # 2 2nd and 4th Friday each Month from 11am - 8pm. Eat in...Adults $7, child $5, Desserts $1. To Go orders....Adults $6, Child $5. For more information or to have delivery call 357-7107 or 357 4388. American Cancer Society, Hawkins County Relay for Life Monthly Meeting First Monday of each month at 5:30 pm. Open to everyone at Wellmont Hawkins County Memorial Hospital Conference room. For more information about this meeting or relay for Life call 272-1494 / 2709 or 358-0397 Hawkins County Humane Society Open Tuesdays - Saturday from 12-5pm. Volunteers needed as well as donations of cleaning supplies, bleach and towels, painting supplies, rugs and floor material. For info call Clara at 272-6538. Attention Veterans Anyone needing counseling because of their military service should contact the County Veterans Service Office in room 107 in the Hawkins County Courthouse or call 272-5077. Happy Heart Quilt Guild Meets the first Monday of each month at 6pm at St. Henry Catholic Church...114 Hwy 70 North. For more information call 272-5384. Hawkins County Trash Convenience Centers Tuesday through Saturday from 9:30 am to 5:30pm, closed Sunday and Monday. Break down all cardboard boxes before placing in recycling shed. Rogersville Rotary Club Regular meeting on Tuesdays at noon at Wellmont Hawkins County Memorial Hospital in Rogersville. The Rogersville Board of Mayor and Aldermen Regular monthly meeting on the second Tuesday of every month at 7pm in City Hall on Kyle Street. The Hawkins County Board of Commissioners Regular monthly meeting held on the fourth Monday of the month at 7pmin the circut courtroom on the second floor of the Hawkins County Courthouse in Rogersville. The Rogersville Lions Club Meeting on the third Monday of each month at 6pm at O'Henry's on Main Street. Call 921-9019 for more information. Rogersville Kiwanis Club Would you like to be a part of a dynamic group of people who are dedicated to changing the world, one child and one community at a time? The Rogersville Kiwanis Club invite you to join them each Tuesday at 12 noon for lunch and a program at the beautiful Hale Springs Inn. With a different program speaker each week, you will find our meetings very informative and you will learn how Kiwanians work to better our community.
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