Giveaways at the Hatchie Fall Fest, October 18

Who doesn't like getting something for free? Several giveaways are planned for this year's Hatchie Fall Festival and I'm sure I only know about a few.

The BIG one is a 36" flat screen HDTV that will be given away around 7 p.m., Saturday evening during Mickey Utley's performance. Donnie Hatcher is sponsoring this and festival goers are invited to sign up at the Hatcher booth that will be next to the stage area. You must be present to win.

CareAll Home Care Services will be doing free blood pressure checks and will also give away 40 or more Glucometers during the festival with drawings every hour until 3 p.m. Go by their booth to register and then listen for the winners from the main stage or drop back by the booth to see if you've won.

Sign-up at Pat's Fabrics on Anderson Ave., between now and the festival for a chance to win a nice prize. The winner will be announced from the main stage around 3:45 p.m., Saturday afternoon.

I'm sure there are others. Post your comments and tell us about the ones you know of.

HFF Kick-Off Breakfast location change

The location for our first Hatchie Fall Fest Kick-Off Breakfast has changed from the Masonic Lodge to the WOW building. I know that this is not the ideal location, but the change is necessarry this year. Hopefully next year the location will move back around the court square.

At any rate, I can't wait to taste the omelets. Pancakes and sausage and biscuits will also be available, along with juice and coffee and more. Cost is $5 and advance tickets are available by calling Melanie Jacocks at 731-772-3356 or stop by Crestview Health Care on North Dupree. Tickets are also available at the door.

You can eat-in or carry-out. Light entertainment will be provided and the event will be from 8 to 10 a.m., Saturday, October 18.

I hope you will support this effort. All proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society Relay for Life.