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
Food Distribution Jan.4
Smithville Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 201 South College Street, at 9 a.m. will have food distribution. All vehicles will line up facing north across from the church. Recipients may get here as early as thy like but food distribution will not begin until 9 a.m. At the time the recipients will simply stay in their vehicles and pull forward as directed to receive their food. Food will be distributed until gone. Please only 2 households maximum per vehicle. If you have any questions please call Myra Reffue: 615-516-6662. You may also call the church office between 8-12 a.m. at 615-597-4197.
L.B.J. & C., Jan. 7
The Head Start Policy Council will hold a Special Called meeting January 7, 2020 at the L.B.J. & C. Development Corporation, 1150 Chocolate Drive, Cookeville, Tennessee. The meeting will begin at 5 p.m.
Meeting, Jan. 8
The United Daughters of the Confederacy, Captain Sally Tompkins 2123 will have its monthly meeting Wednesday, January 8, 2019 at 1 p.m. in the upper level of the Putnam County Library.
Blood Drive, Jan.8
L.B.J. & C., Jan. 9
The Board of Directors will hold a Special Called meeting January 9, 2020 at the L.B.J. & C. Development Corporation, 1150 Chocolate Drive, Cookeville, Tennessee. The meeting will begin at 5 p.m.
Blood Drive, Jan. 10
Blood Assurance will be at Family Medical Center, located outside the parking lot in the bloodmobile on January 10, 2019 from 8 a.m. 12:30 p.m. To schedule an appointment go to: bloodassurance.org/familymedctr. Or contact Michiko Martin 615-597-4395 or mmbartin@dtccom.net remember to eat a good meal, drink additional water and avoid energy drinks, and bring a photo ID. All donor will be given a BA fleece blanket, 18 and oler will be entered 2 drawings for a $200 Pier ! Imports card and Las Vegas trip for 2.
Meet and Greet, Jan.11
Tom Duggin, candidate for DeKalb County Property Assessor, cordially invites you for a Meet and Greet, Saturday, January 11, 2020 from 5p.m. to 7 p.m. in the history room of the DeKalb County Complex, Congress Boulevard, Smithville. Join us for refreshments, music and conversation. I look forward to hearing your questions and thoughts and would ask that you sign up to be involved with the campaign. I am excited about the campaign and want to talk with each one of you.
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.
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.
