What’s Happening in Henderson, Chester County and surrounding areas

Chester County Democratic Party Meeting Aug. 20
The Chester County Democratic Party meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, at Henderson City Hall, 121 Crook Avenue in Henderson, on the second floor. All Democrats and Concerned Citizens are invited to attend. Guest Speaker will be Kiran Sreepada for Congress. For more information, contact Gloria Holiday, Secretary, at 608-6132 or go to Facebook @ChesterCountyDemocratics. Hope to see you there.
America Legion
Meeting Aug. 20
American Legion Post 157 is meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, at City Hall. All Veterans and current Legionnaires are welcome to attend.
Alexander and Climer
Reunion Cancelled Sept. 6
The Alexander and Climer family reunion scheduled for Sept. 6 has been cancelled due to COVID-19. Rescheduling in the near future is possible.
Hog Toss Sept. 19
Join us for the second annual Henderson/Chester County Chamber of Commerce Henderson Hog Toss. The Hog Toss is a disc golf game played with a flying disc in which players throw at a target. The Henderson Hog Toss will take place on Saturday, Sept. 19, at the disc golf course at Gene Record Part. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. and the Hog Toss will begin at 9 a.m.
Trice Street
Neighborhood Stew Sept. 12
The annual Trice Street Neighborhood Stew will be Saturday, Sept. 12, at 543 and 563 Trice Street at the homes on Darlene Jones and Matilda Massengill. If you would like to participate, please bring all meat donations on Friday, Sept. 11, and all vegetables before 8 a.m. on Saturday morning. Stew will be ready to serve or picked up around 2 p.m. Bring your own containers. Free masks will be given out as long as supplies last.
Free COVID Counseling Hotline
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Quinco Mental Health Center has partnered with The Tennessee Recovery Project to provide free phone counseling for those experiencing emotional health challenges related to COVID-19.  You will get a supportive, sympathetic ear along with practical advice and coping skills. The hotline, 866-511-4159, is answered live by a trained counselor seven days per week.  The hotline hours are 8 a.m.-midnight Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and noon-3 p.m. Sunday. You can share as little or as much information as you are comfortable with. We are here to listen.
Masseyville-Woodville Labor Day Barbeque Cancelled
The Masseyville-Woodville Volunteer Fire Department has cancelled their annual Labor Day barbeque/fundraiser due to the virus. Thanks to everyone who has supposed us. We will be back next year.
Volunteers Needed
now-Jan. 1, 2021
The Ladies from the Henderson Community are seeking children ages 17 and below to do posters, essays, poems and oratoricals to support Black History Month, Feb. 2021.  We are also pursuing businesses in Chester County to display the youth’s work during black history month. For more information, contact  Lwright8159@gmail.com or 662-205-6172.
Loving Paws
Fundraising in August
Loving Paws Rescue is celebrating 15 years of second chances in August. They currently have a Facebook fundraiser going on. For those who are not on Facebook, donations can be made directly to their PayPal account using muffin4vols@aol.com. They invite anyone that would like to hold a fund raiser for them during August to do so – car wash, dog wash, bake sale, etc. This is a great way for kids to get community hours for extracurricular clubs they might be in. From 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Aug. 29, Loving Paws will be at Tractor Supply in Henderson, grilling burgers and hot dogs. They will have their famous barbeque sandwiches as well. All proceeds from food sales go directly to the dogs. They will also have complimentary cake and cupcakes for the sweet tooth! Last but not least, they will debut their limited edition t-shirts that will be a hit for sure!