Area Happenings

Thursday, March 19

Lifeline Blood Services

McKenzie Elementary from 1-6 p.m.

3/18

Monday, March 23-Friday, March 27

No School- Spring Break

All Carroll County Schools will be closed for Spring Break

3/11, 18

Saturday, March 28

McKenzie Eggstravaganza

McKenzie City Park 9:30 a.m. Ages 0-2; 9:50 a.m.- Ages 3-4; 10:10 A.m.- Ages 5-7; and 10:30 a.m.- Ages 8-10. 50,000 eggs to hunt, prizes, food trucks, balloon twisting, and a bouncy house.

3/18, 25

Friday, April 3

No School- Good Friday

All Carroll County Schools will be closed for Good Friday

3/18, 25

ONGOING

Caring Hearts Food Pantry

Food distribution the second Saturday of each month, 9-11 A.M. at Mt. Zion, 120 Mt Zion Road, Huntingdon.

The Shepherd’s Table

The community kitchen serves meals on the third Tuesday of the month at First Presbyterian Church, 19835 E. Main St. Served restaurant style, drive through available after 6 p.m. Free/open to the public. To volunteer: 731-415-9199 and leave a message, fpcshepherdstable@gmail.com, or P.O. Box 651 in Huntingdon.

Narconon

Narconon can help you take steps to overcome addiction in your family. Call today for free screenings or referrals. 1-800- 431-1754.

Flag Sales

American Legion sells 3’x5’ flags, as a part of fundraising efforts. American Legion can also take American Flags that are in poor condition to properly retire them. For info: 731-986-9456 or 731-986-1346.

Prayer on the Square

Held the second Saturday monthly at 9 a.m. and lasts about one hour. Meet in the building called The Network at 109 Court Square. Hosted by First Baptist Church of Huntingdon. All denominations welcome. Coordinator: Retired Colonel James Harding, 731-415-0427 or jimhobo1@aol.com.

Veterans Honor Guard

Veterans Honor Guard of Parkers Crossroads is seeking new members. Meetings and training: Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. at 2150 Wildersville Rd. in Wildersville. Any honorably discharged veteran may stop by to speak to members, ask questions, or offer suggestions. Ceremonies, programs, and presentations are given on a volunteer basis. For info: Jimmy McGill - 731-307-0882 president. James Weber - 731-616-0036 commander.

Overeaters Anonymous

Held at 1 p.m. Saturdays at the Baptist Memorial Hospital Community Room. For anyone struggling with food addiction or an eating disorder.

Carroll County Adult Education Classes Set

Huntingdon location: Adult Education Building, 14155 Paris St. Office hours: Mon/Tues/Thu, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Classes offered or one-on-one instruction on Mondays from 1-4 p.m. Classes also offered Thursdays from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. For more info: 731- 364-5481. It’s never too late to learn!

Carroll County Senior Choir

Attention Senior Citizens: The Carroll County Senior Choir is looking for new members. If you enjoy singing and bringing joy to others, please consider joining. The choir sings Mondays at one of the retirement homes in Carroll County. Call 986-1985 if interested.

Bruceton American Legion

The Bruceton American Legion Post 180 for veterans, meets on the third Monday of each month, 7 p.m. at Bruceton Fire Department. Veterans are invited to visit. For more info: 731-586-7443 or 731-586-7556.

Huntingdon American Legion

The Huntingdon American Legion Post #47 meets the second Monday of each month, 7 p.m. in the basement of the Carroll County Court House. Our door is located on the south side of the courthouse.  Veterans are invited to visit and join us. For more information, please call Commander Doug Marshall at 937-459-0301 or Assistant Adjutant Tony Moore at 731-358-1130.