Boy Scouts of America Crew 82 will have an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast from 5 to 10 a.m. Nov. 21 at Harrison United Methodist Church.

The Harrison Ruritan Club will host its second chili cook-off from 4 to 7 p.m. on Nov. 7 at the Harrison Ruritan clubhouse located next to Harrison Elementary School.

On Oct. 31, the Central High wrestling team will have a rummage/bake sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the school lawn.

Oct. 16, Central High will celebrate Homecoming as the Pounders take on the Tyner Rams. The candidates for homecoming king are Ryan Adams, Tyler Cranford, Cade Crawford, Jackson Medley and Preston Womack. The candidates for homecoming queen are Emily Lawrence, Casey Reese, Shavon Silver, Suzanne Williams and Hannah Yancey.

Southeast Street Toys car club will host a car show Oct. 3, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Grasshopper Campground in Birchwood, Tenn. Proceeds will go toward their Christmas and Thanksgiving fund. For more information, contact 423-595-8389 or e-mail custom1969s@aol.com.

Congratulations to Central on their big win against the Hixson Wildcats! The mighty Pounders are now 4-0! Come out and support the team this week as they take on South Pittsburg at home.

FSG Bank on Highway 58 will celebrate their 10th anniversary on Sept. 17. Stop in between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to enjoy light refreshments and register for a $50 gift card.

Starting on Sept. 16, Lakewood Baptist Church will have an exciting new children's program, master clubs, for ages 3 years through sixth grade. A teen program, truth seekers, will begin on that date as well. Clubs meet at the church, located at 6626 Hunter Road, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Transportation can be arranged by calling 423-344-6334. The Central High Class of 1984 will hold their 25th reunion on Sept. 18 and 19. Friday activities include a barbecue in the gym at Central (must RSVP and pay in advance) and football game to follow. Sept. 19 from 7 to 11 p.m., there will be a dinner at Fox Cay Restaurant. Be prepared to pay $15 cash at the door. For more information, call Stephen Hughes at 423-667-0830 or Cindy Klassen at 423-240-7825 or cklassen5@comcast.net.

Do you have a band instrument that is not being used? If so, consider donating it to the music program at Brown Middle School. This gift will make it possible for students to enjoy a sense of accomplishment through music while developing self-discipline and teamwork skills. Research shows that students who participate in band programs score higher on standardized tests. It may be possible for you to receive a tax credit for your donation. For more information, contact Robert Freeman at 423-344-1439, ext. 270. The Lake Hills Neighborhood Association encourages residents to attend its meeting on Sept. 8 at 7 p.m. at Northminster Presbyterian Church. John McGirk, former president of the Belvoir Neighborhood Association, will discuss neighborhood initiatives. Residents are encouraged to mark their calendars for the Nov. 10 meeting when city code enforcement will be discussed. For more information, call 423-893-5448.

The Central High Alumni and Supporters Association is sponsoring a barbecue dinner in the school gym on Sept. 18. Dinner will begin at 5:30 p.m. and end just prior to the kickoff of the Central vs. Hixson game at 7:30. The cost for dinner is $10 per person. For reservations, mail your payment to the CHS Alumni Association at PO Box 781, Harrison, TN 37341. The deadline for reservations is Sept. 10. For more information, e-mail PounderAlumni@aol.com.

It’s reunion time for the Central High Class of 1974. Plans include a casual get-together in the school cafeteria on Sept. 18 at 6:30 p.m., with snacks and drinks provided. Former band members are encouraged to dust off their instruments and participate in a short performance. The cost is $7 for individuals or $10 for couples. On Sept. 19, there will be dinner and dancing at the River Inn restaurant with live music provided by the Stratoblasters. The cost is $32 for individuals and $64 for couples. Members of the classes of ‘73 and ‘75 are also invited to attend these events. For information, contact Sandra Stuermer at 706-820-0033.

Summer flew by, and it is time to think about heading back to school! Although teachers and staff started back to work this week, the official first day of school for students will be Aug. 12. If you have questions about dress codes, supply lists, bell times or need any other information pertaining to your child's school, check the Hamilton County Department of Education Web site at www.hcde.org.

On Aug. 1, the Women's Ministry Team of Bayside Baptist Church will host a ladies’ Saturday matinee from 3 to 5:30 p.m. in the student center. Light refreshments will be served during the movie. They will also preview the Beth Moore Bible study on Esther titled, "It's Tough Being a Woman." This is a free event and all ladies are invited to attend. Contact the church at 423-344-8327 for more information.

On July 25, the Harrison United Methodist Church Mission Team will be have an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast at Applebee’s on Shallowford Village Drive near Hamilton Place from 8 to 10 a.m. This fundraising event will help support this year’s team as they travel to the mountains of south Virginia to Project Crossroads. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $6 each or two for $10. Pancakes, sausage and drinks will be available for eat-in only. Come on out and enjoy a great breakfast while showing support for this worthy cause!

The Central High Class of 1969 is planning to celebrate its 40th class reunion on Oct. 17. For more information, contact Sanda Mohr at 423-886-5928 or sbmohr@mindspring.com, or contact Debbie McGill at 423-622-7393 or dpmrlm@aol.com.