If you have a special announcement to make about your business, please call Mary Ricketts at 931-721-2631 or email her at tchapl2@peoplestel.net or send your announcement to her at 140 Old Stewart Rd., Tenn. Ridge, TN 37178.
All of our members do not have email. If you are willing to call one other member to share this newsletter, please call Mary Ricketts to coordinate with her who needs a call. You will save all of us a lot of time and expense by passing on the information.
November 20 Sustainable Tourism Webinar on Energy
at the Houston County Library 10:00 am
November 24 Tennessee Dept. of Revenue: New Business Tax Workshop. Mary Ricketts is attending and will take questions from you to ask at the seminar. Please send questions by Monday, Nov.23.
November 26
Happy Thanksgiving to all!! May God richly bless the work of your hands as you thank Him.
December 4,5,6 A Christmas Carol 4th & 5th at 7:00 pm, Dec. 6th at 3:00 pm call 289-2787 for reservations. Houston Co. Community Theatre at the High School Forum. Adults $15/ Students $5.
December 5 Christmas Arts & Craft Show, Erin City Hall 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Raffle proceeds to benefit the Houston County Youth Center and the High School Band Boosters.
Tree Lighting ceremony and Annual Ham Give-A Way at dark in Betsy Ligon Park. Santa’s in town! Free pictures of Santa with your child or family, compliments of the City of Erin from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.
December 11 Class on E-Commerce: Getting Your Message Out There.
We are hosting this E-Commerce monthly webinar. The day begins with Dr. Michael Wilcox at the Houston County Youth Center at 10:00 am. Nancy Knaus will discuss quilting machines and home dyed fabric. Approximately 50 out-of-town guests are invited. We will be serving a lunch of barbecue. The Houston County Gathering is asked to provide side dishes for the barbecue (you may bring them to the Youth Center when you come to participate in the day!) We need baked beans, coleslaw and drinks so let Mary know what you are bringing at 721-2631.
Following lunch, the group will tour the Hancock Functional Stoneware Pottery Studio at 110 Woodland Dr., TN Ridge and “Unseen Treasures” at 155 Hurricane Loop, TN Ridge. We will travel to The Back to the Land Store at 545 Salmon Branch Rd., Erin. Mrs. Smith is preparing dessert and a tour of the store and grounds. You are encouraged to participate. Please call Sheila Settles at 289-3242 to register.
December 18 Sustainable Business Practices webinar at the Houston County Library 10:00 am.
A very Blessed Christmas to you all!
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Friday, November 6, 2009
Houston County Gathering News November & December, 2009 Number 2
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Rotary Spaghetti Dinner Announcement
I have a really great update to the Rotary Spaghetti Dinner Announcement...OTIS KELLY AND FRIENDS WILL BE PERFORMING!!! YAY! What a treat! Dinner, homemade desserts and music!
Read More......ART & CRAFT SHOW
HOUSTON COUNTY CHRISTMAS
ARTS & CRAFT SHOW
Local Artists, Artisans and Santa
December 5, 2009
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Erin City Hall
15 Hill Street, Erin, TN
For information call 931-721-2631 Or 931-534-2810
(Refreshments and Snacks for sale by VFW Ladies Auxiliary)
SPONSORS
Awnings & Canopies Over Tennessee, The Back to the Land Store,
Chappell Bookkeeping & Tax,
Five Oaks Bed and Breakfast, Grace Broadcasting 105.1 FM,
Marlene Edwards, Rustic Timbers Bed & Breakfast,
Safeway Extinguisher Service, Southernaire Restaurant & Resort,
Wilburn’s Carpet Cleaning
Sunday, October 25, 2009
HOMECOMING OVERSHADOWS FOOTBALL IN IRISH COUNTRY
By TERESA SETTLE NORRIS
Tennessee Express News Writer
It's not about winning or losing—although these things do happen, and for the Fighting Irish, it's been a nine-game losing streak this season.
But Friday night wasn't about that... it was about HOMECOMING, and that's a totally different ball game, anyway.
Homecoming is a time of CELEBRATION... for students and their teachers, for their friends and their families. So even though the Irish lost (57-0), nobody seemed to be overly disapointed Friday night. The football players worked hard, the parents cheered, and students showed that even though it's been a losing season, they still have school spirit.
This was displayed in the class floats and by the presentation of the homecoming court, for starters, along with later during the half-time show when the Houston County High School marching band took to the field with their “Are You Scared Yet?” theme that included Michael Jackson's famous “Thriller.”
The air was chilly, but thankfully rain-free, as fans in the stands waited for the pre-game homecoming festivities, but they were rewarded with a small parade of the class floats and the attendants, dressed in glittery prom dresses.
The junior class outdid the others with an outstanding float theme, all about “beating the competition.” The float had a giant electric mixer and—you guessed it—White House was in the mixing bowl, clearly getting beaten up by the Irish as the beaters of the mixer moved realistically.
The senior float with a giant Pac-Man eating the competition came in second. The sophmore float was also animated and came in third, while the freshman float finished last.
The big moment came after all of the homecoming attendants were presented, with the announcement that this year's homecoming queen was Miranda Mills.
And even though the Irish couldn't seem to get a break during the game, Houston County residents—young and old—had a good time just being together.
For complete coverage, watch all of the festivities and the game on Channel 12, thanks to Mike Davis!
A few pictures from Stewart Community center come on down the first and third Friday of each month at 6pm
TOYS FOR TOTS
This years toy for tots was cold and damp but as usual Tennessee Express News has covered it. we have a few pictures by staff photographer Delindafor Haynes you hope you enjoy them.
Friday, October 23, 2009
H1N1 Vaccination Update
As you have no doubt seen in the news, local health department have received limited quantities of both forms of the H1N1 vaccine.
We are currently providing the injectable vaccine to high priority recipients only: pregnant women, children 6 months through 24 years of age, caregivers/household contacts of children, healthcare workers and First Responders. If you are in one of these groups, you may receive the vaccination now. There is no charge.
In Houston County, please call 931-289-3463 for an appointment.
Stewart County is taking walk-ins 7:30-4:00 Monday through Friday. If you prefer, call 931-232-5329 for an appointment.
The current level of activity can be managed by our health department staff.
If and when the amount of vaccine and number of eligible recipients exceeds those resources, we will identify specific dates and times to schedule additional workers. If you are scheduled to work, you will be eligible for the vaccine as a healthcare worker.
We will provide more definite information when it is available.
Thank you for your continued interest and support.
Brenda Harper
Emergency Response Volunteer Coordinator
Cheatham, Dickson, Houston, Humphreys, Montgomery, & Stewart Counties
Montgomery County Health Department
P.O. Box 1026
330 Pageant Lane
Clarksville, TN 37041-1026
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Cancer Prevention Musical Revue and Dinner
Hi everyone,
This Tuesday October 13, 2009 at 6:30 p.m., the Cancer Queens will present 'A Cancer Prevention Musical Revue and Dinner' at the Houston County High School. Tickets are $10.00 and will include a bar-b-que dinner. This should be a very entertaining evening, enjoyed by both men and women. Tickets can be purchased from any Houston County Health Council member.
I purchased my ticket from Sheila Settles so I know she has some.
Thanks
ACROSS TENNESSEE