Revival at Indian Creek Baptist Church continues
through Oct. 12
A revival will be held at Indian Creek Baptist Church Oct. 7-12 with Sunday at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. and Monday through Friday at 7 p.m. Herb Leftwich will be the evangelist and there will be special music each night.
Trip to Mackinaw Island
meeting Oct. 12
Judy Redmon with Judy’s Traveling Friends will meet from 3 to 5 p.m., Oct. 12 to discuss a trip to Mackinaw Island in upper Michigan. The meeting will be at the complex in the history room. For more info call Judy at 615-597-6240.
Public Square Rosary Crusade Oct. 13 at noon
The Holy Rosary Crusade will be held Oct. 13 at noon at the Gazebo in downtown Smithville. Call Joanne for more info at 615-563-2079. Bring a lawn chair.
Fundraising yard sale for Webb’s Chapel Oct. 13
Members of Webb’s Chapel will hold a fundraising yard sale at 6509 McMinnville Highway Oct. 13 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Paislee’s Foundation 5th
annual craft and
home show Oct. 13
Paislee’s Foundation 5th annual craft and home show will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Oct. 13 inside the Kenneth Sandlin Building at the DeKalb County Fairgrounds in Alexandria. Admission is free. Booths are available for $25. Proceeds go to Paislee’s Foundation to benefit families dealing with still birth and infant loss. For info call Darcie at 615-464-5139 or email paisleesfoundation@gmail.com.
History Hay ride
at Edgar Evans Oct. 13
On Oct. 13 the 13th Annual History Hayride will be held at Edgar Evins State Park. Ride hay wagons into the past as costumed re-enactors reveal the history of the park and area. $15 per person. Make on-line reservations at www.foeesp.com/history-hayride or call the park office at (931) 858-2114 or toll free at 800-250-8619 to obtain contact information for Fount Bertram, President of Friends of Edgar Evins State Park. Also see us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/friendsofeesp
Roadblocks on
Highway 96 Oct. 19
The Tennessee Highway Patrol will be conducting a Seat Belt checkpoint in DeKalb County Oct. 9 on State Highway 96. Recognizing that an alarmingly high number of vehicle occupants killed in fatal crashes were unrestrained, the Tennessee Highway Patrol has elected to create an enforcement campaign aimed at drastically reducing the number of unrestrained drivers and occupants. Troopers will also be on active patrol observing for unrestrained drivers and occupants of motor vehicles. The Tennessee Highway Patrol has found seat belt checkpoints to be an effective means of enforcing seat belt and child restraint laws of Tennessee while ensuring the protection of all motorists.
evans family reunion
The Evans family reunion will be held Oct. 21 at the Church of God annex building. Bring a covered dish and some family pictures.
preservation workshop
MTSU Center for Historic Preservation will hold a workshop Oct. 20, focusing on the preservation of Smithville Town Cemetery. The free event will start at 9 a.m. in the community room on the second floor of city hall and discuss cemeteries of Tennessee and overall cemetery care. The afternoon work session will be held at Smithville Town Cemetery under the guidance of restoration experts from 1 to 3:30 p.m.
Free Fall Funfest at
the Complex Oct. 20
DeKalb Community Complex will host its first FREE Fall Fest on October 20. Everything will be free and this event is geared towards kids and families! There will be games, cake walk, face painting, Kids arts and crafts, popcorn, live bluegrass music, line dancing class at 12:30 p.m., and much more. Complex Director Josh Melton says, “Our newest member to our team here at DCC, Ashley Medlin is heading this event up and she is excited to get the community involved!” The DeKalb Farmers market will also be extending its hours to be a part of the festive fun. The market will have pumpkin and fall venders here for your fall needs! Contact them to see about booth space! So far DeKalb Senior Citizens, DeKalb 4-H, Justin Potter Library, Smithville AG, and DeKalb Coalition are helping out. If you would like to help by setting up a game please call 615-597-2121.
Schedules for chair
volleyball go out Oct. 22
The DeKalb Chair volleyball tournament will be held Nov. 3 with schedules announced Oct. 22. For full details contact the county complex.
Chili cook off Oct. 26
on the courthouse lawn
Habitat for Humanity will host its 15th annual chili cook off on the courthouse lawn Oct. 26 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more info on how to enter contact Tecia at 615-597-7370 or fax your completed form with organization or business name, address, team name, team captain, phone number and team captain email to 615-597-2203. The event will be held at the complex in case of bad weather.
Handbags for Hope Oct. 27
The fourth annual Handbags for Hope will be held Oct. 27 at 10:30 a.m. at Duck Pond Manor at 630 Duck Pond Road in Sparta. There will be a grab bag, purse auction and brunch. All proceeds go to domestic abuse prevention and awareness. Tickets are $30 apiece and are available through Everbrite.com (Genesis House).
Color Cruise on
Center Hill Oct. 27
The 16th Annual Fall Color Boat Cruise on Center Hill Lake, Silver Point, 1 to 4 p.m. This fundraising event is sponsored by the Friends of Edgar Evins State Park, an all-volunteer group with the sole purpose of supporting the park. See waterfowl, other lake fauna, fall colors, historic landmarks and rich lake homes from the comfort of a pontoon boat. $15 per person. Make online reservations at www.foeesp.com/color-cruise. If you need help with reservations contact the park office at (931) 858-2114 or toll free at 1-800-250-8619 for contact information for the President of Friends of Edgar Evins State
Junior Pro basketball
sign ups begin at Complex
DeKalb Jr Pro Basketball signups will be held in the main lobby of the DeKalb County Community Center on October 2nd, 5th, 9th, 11th, 16th, 30th and November 1st from 6 pm to 8 pm. The cost is $30 to be paid by cash or check at the time of signup. We will NOT be having signups on the day of tryouts this year. We will NOT be accepting any late signups after Nov. 1. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Festival of trees planned
at Complex
donations for upkeep
Anyone with family buried at Adcock Cemetery is asked to make donations for mowing. Make checks payable to Winnie Petty at 235 Petty Road, Smithville, TN 37166.
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
There are free classes held at the DeKalb County Complex, Room 119 Monday – Thursday from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Registration is Monday 3:30 – 7 p.m. and Tuesday 9 a.m. to noon. Don’t see a time that works with your schedule? Ask about special appointments. Call 855-516-0160 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Classes are funded under a grant with the State of Tennessee and the Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
Al-Anon Meetings
The McMinnville Alanon group meets Tuesday and Thursday nights at 7 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church, 1024 Faulkner Springs Road in McMinnville. Local meetings are held at Haven of Hope, 301 West Main Street in Smithville on Fridays at 11 a.m. For more information call 615-597-4673.
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
through Oct. 12
A revival will be held at Indian Creek Baptist Church Oct. 7-12 with Sunday at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. and Monday through Friday at 7 p.m. Herb Leftwich will be the evangelist and there will be special music each night.
Trip to Mackinaw Island
meeting Oct. 12
Judy Redmon with Judy’s Traveling Friends will meet from 3 to 5 p.m., Oct. 12 to discuss a trip to Mackinaw Island in upper Michigan. The meeting will be at the complex in the history room. For more info call Judy at 615-597-6240.
Public Square Rosary Crusade Oct. 13 at noon
The Holy Rosary Crusade will be held Oct. 13 at noon at the Gazebo in downtown Smithville. Call Joanne for more info at 615-563-2079. Bring a lawn chair.
Fundraising yard sale for Webb’s Chapel Oct. 13
Members of Webb’s Chapel will hold a fundraising yard sale at 6509 McMinnville Highway Oct. 13 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Paislee’s Foundation 5th
annual craft and
home show Oct. 13
Paislee’s Foundation 5th annual craft and home show will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Oct. 13 inside the Kenneth Sandlin Building at the DeKalb County Fairgrounds in Alexandria. Admission is free. Booths are available for $25. Proceeds go to Paislee’s Foundation to benefit families dealing with still birth and infant loss. For info call Darcie at 615-464-5139 or email paisleesfoundation@gmail.com.
History Hay ride
at Edgar Evans Oct. 13
On Oct. 13 the 13th Annual History Hayride will be held at Edgar Evins State Park. Ride hay wagons into the past as costumed re-enactors reveal the history of the park and area. $15 per person. Make on-line reservations at www.foeesp.com/history-hayride or call the park office at (931) 858-2114 or toll free at 800-250-8619 to obtain contact information for Fount Bertram, President of Friends of Edgar Evins State Park. Also see us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/friendsofeesp
Roadblocks on
Highway 96 Oct. 19
The Tennessee Highway Patrol will be conducting a Seat Belt checkpoint in DeKalb County Oct. 9 on State Highway 96. Recognizing that an alarmingly high number of vehicle occupants killed in fatal crashes were unrestrained, the Tennessee Highway Patrol has elected to create an enforcement campaign aimed at drastically reducing the number of unrestrained drivers and occupants. Troopers will also be on active patrol observing for unrestrained drivers and occupants of motor vehicles. The Tennessee Highway Patrol has found seat belt checkpoints to be an effective means of enforcing seat belt and child restraint laws of Tennessee while ensuring the protection of all motorists.
evans family reunion
The Evans family reunion will be held Oct. 21 at the Church of God annex building. Bring a covered dish and some family pictures.
preservation workshop
MTSU Center for Historic Preservation will hold a workshop Oct. 20, focusing on the preservation of Smithville Town Cemetery. The free event will start at 9 a.m. in the community room on the second floor of city hall and discuss cemeteries of Tennessee and overall cemetery care. The afternoon work session will be held at Smithville Town Cemetery under the guidance of restoration experts from 1 to 3:30 p.m.
Free Fall Funfest at
the Complex Oct. 20
DeKalb Community Complex will host its first FREE Fall Fest on October 20. Everything will be free and this event is geared towards kids and families! There will be games, cake walk, face painting, Kids arts and crafts, popcorn, live bluegrass music, line dancing class at 12:30 p.m., and much more. Complex Director Josh Melton says, “Our newest member to our team here at DCC, Ashley Medlin is heading this event up and she is excited to get the community involved!” The DeKalb Farmers market will also be extending its hours to be a part of the festive fun. The market will have pumpkin and fall venders here for your fall needs! Contact them to see about booth space! So far DeKalb Senior Citizens, DeKalb 4-H, Justin Potter Library, Smithville AG, and DeKalb Coalition are helping out. If you would like to help by setting up a game please call 615-597-2121.
Schedules for chair
volleyball go out Oct. 22
The DeKalb Chair volleyball tournament will be held Nov. 3 with schedules announced Oct. 22. For full details contact the county complex.
Chili cook off Oct. 26
on the courthouse lawn
Habitat for Humanity will host its 15th annual chili cook off on the courthouse lawn Oct. 26 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more info on how to enter contact Tecia at 615-597-7370 or fax your completed form with organization or business name, address, team name, team captain, phone number and team captain email to 615-597-2203. The event will be held at the complex in case of bad weather.
Handbags for Hope Oct. 27
The fourth annual Handbags for Hope will be held Oct. 27 at 10:30 a.m. at Duck Pond Manor at 630 Duck Pond Road in Sparta. There will be a grab bag, purse auction and brunch. All proceeds go to domestic abuse prevention and awareness. Tickets are $30 apiece and are available through Everbrite.com (Genesis House).
Color Cruise on
Center Hill Oct. 27
The 16th Annual Fall Color Boat Cruise on Center Hill Lake, Silver Point, 1 to 4 p.m. This fundraising event is sponsored by the Friends of Edgar Evins State Park, an all-volunteer group with the sole purpose of supporting the park. See waterfowl, other lake fauna, fall colors, historic landmarks and rich lake homes from the comfort of a pontoon boat. $15 per person. Make online reservations at www.foeesp.com/color-cruise. If you need help with reservations contact the park office at (931) 858-2114 or toll free at 1-800-250-8619 for contact information for the President of Friends of Edgar Evins State
Junior Pro basketball
sign ups begin at Complex
DeKalb Jr Pro Basketball signups will be held in the main lobby of the DeKalb County Community Center on October 2nd, 5th, 9th, 11th, 16th, 30th and November 1st from 6 pm to 8 pm. The cost is $30 to be paid by cash or check at the time of signup. We will NOT be having signups on the day of tryouts this year. We will NOT be accepting any late signups after Nov. 1. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Festival of trees planned
at Complex
DeKalb’s Festival of Trees will be held at the County Complex with setup dates from 6 t 8 p.m., Dec. 2 and 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Dec. 3. Take down will be Jan. 2-5. Trees must be at least five feet tall. For full details about the contest call 615-318-2298.
donations for upkeep
Anyone with family buried at Adcock Cemetery is asked to make donations for mowing. Make checks payable to Winnie Petty at 235 Petty Road, Smithville, TN 37166.
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
There are free classes held at the DeKalb County Complex, Room 119 Monday – Thursday from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Registration is Monday 3:30 – 7 p.m. and Tuesday 9 a.m. to noon. Don’t see a time that works with your schedule? Ask about special appointments. Call 855-516-0160 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Classes are funded under a grant with the State of Tennessee and the Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
Al-Anon Meetings
The McMinnville Alanon group meets Tuesday and Thursday nights at 7 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church, 1024 Faulkner Springs Road in McMinnville. Local meetings are held at Haven of Hope, 301 West Main Street in Smithville on Fridays at 11 a.m. For more information call 615-597-4673.
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.
