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Saturday, February 4<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Soup Supper & Bingo<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hosted by the Carroll Co. Humane Society, all-you-can-eat soup with a drink and dessert, 4-7 p.m.; bingo with a $100 grand prize, additional concessions available. At the CB&T bank building in Huntingdon, on West Main behind the bank.  Enter a crock pot of soup for voting, prize going to the winner. Donations of desserts, crackers and breads are appreciated. For info: 731-358-1019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saturday, February 25<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Men of Integrity Gathering<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Building Christ-like character, worship, teaching, encouragement, and fellowship. Sponsored by True Life Apostolic Church. 5 p.m. at the Carroll County Civic Center in Huntingdon. For info: Tim Jordan 731-415-7911. (pd. 2-1\/8\/15\/22)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saturday, March 4<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Annual Bow Wow at the Barn<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Featuring the band 24 Seven, at the Venue at Waddell Place in McKenzie, 6-10 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Carroll County Humane Society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunday, March 5<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cross Country St. Paddy\u2019s Day<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Track and field 1K, 5K Walk or Run at 2 p.m. at Huntingdon Middle School.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thursday, March 9<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Career Expo<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

5-7 p.m. at Huntingdon High School. For info: Amanda Pruitt 731-986-8223<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ONGOING<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Small Town Cruisers Antique Car Club<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meetings held second Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. at the Hollow Rock Fire Station on Hwy. 114.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monthly Food Pantry<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Held second Saturday of the month, 9-11 a.m. at Mt. Zion UMC, 120 Mt. Zion Church Rd. For info: 217-304-2606 or jano1970@att.net<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Shepherd\u2019s Table<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blessing Box<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hollow Rock Methodist Church, Seminary St. Food available for anyone in need. Church service 11 a.m. Sunday. Pastor Mickey Lewis<\/p>\n\n\n\n

COVID Testing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Carroll County Health Department offers take home COVID testing kits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blessings Box & FM Radio<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

County Line Missionary Baptist Church blessing box \u2013 filled with emergency food located in our parking lot on Hwy. 22 at county line. Also, our 11 a.m. sermon is broadcast on 87.9 FM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Free Medicare, TennCare Information<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Free information can be obtained by calling 731-588-1434. Anyone may ask questions about Medicare and TennCare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Narconon<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Flag Sales<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

American Legion sells 3\u2019x5\u2019 flags, flag poles that turn with the wind, and grave marker 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prayer on the Square<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Veterans Honor Guard<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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: Secretary Keith Hair 252-0129 or Sergeant at Arms Sherman Boyd 225-0613.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overeaters Anonymous<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Carroll County Adult Education Classes Set<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Huntingdon location: Adult Education Building, 14155 Paris St. Office hours: Mon\/Tues\/Thu, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Classes offered for 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\u2019s never too late to learn!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Carroll County Senior Choir<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bruceton American Legion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Bruceton American Legion Post 180 for veterans, meets on the second Monday of each month, 7 p.m. at Faith Baptist Church, 125 Wall St. in Hollow Rock. Veterans are invited to visit. For more info: 731-586-7443 or 731-586-7556.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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