Jan. 20 Closing
The L.B.J. & C. Development Corporation Head Start Centers and the Central Office will be closed January 20, 2019 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Jan. 20 Office closed
The DeKalb County Courthouse, County offices in the County Complex, and Senior Center will be closed Monday, January 20, 2020 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The County Clerk’s office will be closed Saturday, January 18, 2020.
Jan. 20 Blood Assurance
DeKalb County neighbors helping neighbors Blood Assurance Blood Drive will be held at The County Complex Senior Citizens center in side Blood Mobile on January 20 from 12 to 5 p.m. To schedule an appointment go to: bloodassurance.org/dekalb. Or contact Jimmy Poss 615-464-7426 or jimposs72@yahoo.com
Jan. 17 Women’s Night
Smithville First Assembly of God invited all ladies to Women’s Night “My Sister’s Keeper” on January 17, 2020 at 6 p.m. The guest speaker will be Sheila Harper. The church is located at 1650 Cookeville Highway, Smithville.
Jan. 18
Smithville Chapter No. 374, The Order of the Eastern Star will e having Chili/soup and card party annual fundraiser on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at 5 p.m. This event will be held at Smithville City Hall Community room. There will be door prizes. Adults $10 and Children 10 and under $7.50.
Jan. 20, Judy’s Traveling Friends
There will be a meeting of the Senior Citizens Center on Monday, January 20th at 2 p.m. to discuss Judy’s Traveling friends trip to Cape Cod. If you are interested or need to pay please come to this meeting. For more information call Judy Redmon at 615-597-6240 or 931-252-3319.
Jan. 21 Young Farmers and Ranchers meeting
Will be held January 21 at the Smithville Farm Bureau office, at 5:30 p.m. Anyone ages 18-35 with an interest in agriculture is welcome to attend. A free meal will be provided. You can visit DeKalb Young Farmers and Ranchers on Facebook or call 615-597-7751 for more information and to RSVP.
Jan. 25
2nd Annual DCHS Basketball Alumni Games
DeKalb County High School basketball fans will be treated to a blast from the past on Saturday night, January 25th as former high school basketball players return for the 2nd annual alumni games at the DCHS gym.
The Lady Tigers Alumni game starts at 6 p.m. followed by the Tigers Alumni game. Former DCHS basketball cheerleaders will also be there to lead the crowd in cheering on the teams. Admission is $5.00 at the door and concessions will be available. The cost of player registration is $20 which includes a t-shirt. Any alumni interested in playing or cheering should contact any of the following: Danny Fish-865-742-4079, Shea Colwell-615-417-7456, Julie Cook-615-653-2272, John Sanders-615-489-7253, Kelly Agee-615-684-2553, Mike/Tara Hale-615-464-7336, Mindy Griffith-615-464-5551.
Jan. 26 Support Group Meeting
Overcomers support group speaker meeting will be held Sunday, January 26, 2020 at Elizabeth Chapel Baptist Church, 1850 Allen Ferry Rd., Smithville. We will have an awesome time of praise and worship time including testimonies from speakers. Stay for a free chili supper in the gym. Come Grow with Us: Overcomers Support group meets every Sunday morning at 10 a.m.
Jan. 28 Wellness Commission
DeKalb County Wellness Commission will meet at the Community Complex Center on January 28, 2020 at 12 p.m.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
Donations needed for Jacob Pillar Cemetery
Donations are needed for the mowing of Jacobs Pillar Cemetery. Donations may be sent to Jack Patterson at 6094 Patterson Road, Smithville TN 37166.
Adcock Cemetery is needing donations for its mowing fund. They may be sent to Winnie Petty, 255 Petty Road, Smithville, TN 37166.
Petty Cemetery needs money for its mowing fund. Donations may be sent to Marlene Petty Bly, 825 Driver Street, Smithville, TN 37166.
Domestic violence victims group
Domestic Violence Support Group for Women by Haven of Hope of DeKalb County is ready to serve those in need. The group is kept strictly confidential. Please call (615) 597-4673 for more information.
SNAP being offered to seniors and those with disability
Upper Cumberland Area Agency on Aging and Disability (UCAAAD) is now offering application assistance with “SNAP”, formerly known as the Food Stamp Program for adults 60 and over or individuals with a disability. The USDA created SNAP to provide eligible individuals with monthly benefits to buy food. .
Over $1 million in food stamps are not being utilized in DeKalb County and a total of over $19 million not being used by the 60 and older population in the 14 counties within the Upper Cumberland region, including Cannon, Clay, Cumberland, DeKalb, Fentress, Jackson, Macon, Overton, Pickett, Putnam, Smith, Van Buren, Warren, White counties. If you know someone 60 and over or an individual with a disability, they may qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Applicants 60 and over or an individual with a disability can now call UCAAAD SNAP Coordinator, Nestor Chavez, at 931-476-4119 for free and confidential application assistance.
Local Help Center Needs Help From the Community
His Love Help Center has been providing free clothes, shoes, medical items and etc. for over three years to people in our community. They serve all walks of life, such as single parents, the elderly, fire victims, and more. At the current location (1100 S. College St.) the Help Center has to pay rent, phone, water, gas and electric. In order to stay open and to continue serving our community it needs your help. If you feel you are able to provide financial help, have a building they can use or a one-time donation please stop by the help center or call 615-597-(love) 5683.
Help Wanted – Be a Caris Hospice Volunteer today
Do you enjoy giving support and being a good listener to those around you? If your answer is yes, then becoming a Caris Hospice Volunteer could be for you. Please contact Gail Evans, Volunteer Coordinator at 888-537-3430 or visit the website at www.carishealthcare.com for more information or to apply.
Earn your High School Equivalency Diploma through Free Classes
Free high school equivalency classes are offered Mondays from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the complex in Room 119. Registration is 4 to 7 p.m. Mondays and 9 a.m. to noon Tuesdays. You may also find out about special appointments. For info call 1-855-516-0160. Financial vouchers are also available to help with testing fees.
Domestic Violence Support Group
A Domestic Violence Support Group is held for women in the community at Haven of Hope in Smithville. For more information, please call 615-597-4673.
DeKalb Animal Coalition
The DeKalb Animal Coalition meeting are held the first Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the second story of city hall.
March 7 Fundraiser for Middle TN’s Burgess Falls
This is a fundraiser for Middle TN’s State Natural area and iconic treasure Burgess Falls. It will be held Saturday, March 7, 2020 at 4:30 p.m. at Northfield Vineyards, 515 Ray Cemetary Rd, Sparta, TN. This will be a BBQ Buffet, tickets $40 per person or $75 per couple. For tickets contact Barbara Ebel, 931-256-5230. Hosted by Friends of Burgess Falls, a 401C3 non-profit corporation.
Smithville Head Start Center
L.B.J. & C. Head Start is currently accepting applications to provide free comprehensive child development services to children three- five years of age from low-income families in a full-day program. Services are also offered to meet the special needs of children with disabilities. L.B.J. & C. Head Start helps all children succeed. L.B.J. & C. Head Start provides children with activities that help them grow mentally, socially, emotionally, and physically. For more information contact the Smithville Head Start Center at 615-597-5168.
March 21-22
Upper Cumberland Community presents: Remote area medical, RAM, Free dental, vision, and medical. This will be held on March 21 and 22 at Cookeville High School, 2335 N. Washington Avenue, Cookeville, TN 38501. This serves 14 counties and DeKalb County is included in this list. No ID required and open to the public. For more information visit RAMUSA.ORG or call 1-865-579-1530.
