DeKalb County School Calendar
The remainder of the 2020 school year is as follows: Schools will be closed for Good Friday, April 10. Spring break will be March 23 through March 27. Students will not attend on Wednesday, May 20. That will be an administrative day and all teachers must attend. The last day of school will be Thursday, May 21 and report cards will be sent home.
American Legion & Ladies Auxiliary meeting, March 19
The meeting will be held at the building at Snow Hill on March 19th at 6 p.m. A meal will be enjoyed before the meeting. Chicken tenders will be the main entrée. Anyone attending needs to bring a compatible dish and /or dessert. All members are welcome.
L.B.J. & C. Head Start is currently accepting applications
L.B.J. & C. Head Start is currently accepting applications to provide free comprehensive child development services to children 3-5 years of age for all children including children with disabilities in a full day program. School Readiness and the well-being of children is the primary goal at L.B.J. &C. Head Start. L.B.J. &C. Head Start also focuses on family well-being. Head Start assists families in obtaining their GED, furthering education, seeking employment, obtain affordable housing, and much more. Let L.B.J. &C. Head Start provide your family with the head start you need to succeed!
For more information contact: Smithville Head Start Center at 615-597-5168.
Free NARCAN Training
A free training on the use of the opioid reversal drug NARCAN (Naloxone HCL) will be Wednesday, March 18 at 6 p.m. at the Laurel Hill Baptist Church, 7551 Sparta Highway. Located approximately 1.4 miles east of Sligo Bridge on the left side of the road setting on the hill in DeKalb County. Participants will receive knowledge on when and how to use the drug NARCAN; an opioid overdose reversal kit, which contains 2 units of NARCAN nasal spray; gloves; quick reference guide with pictures on how to administer the drug NARCAN; and a medication lock box. This training is free to anyone who would like to attend. The event is sponsored by the Tennessee Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services.
My free taxes, March
United Way My Free Taxes is powered by H&R’s premium software, so filing is easy, secure, and guaranteed to be 100 percent accurate. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program offers, free tax help to people who generally make $66,000 or less, person with disabilities and limited English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns. Call 211 to find your nearest VITA site. If you have questions, please contact Thomas.kimber@unitedwaygn.org
DCHS Graduation will be Friday, May 15 at 7 p.m.
Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Thursday, March 19 at DeKalb County High School from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.
Parent-Teacher Conferences will also be held from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 17 at DeKalb Middle School, Northside Elementary, Smithville Elementary, and DeKalb West School.
Report cards will be sent home on Monday, March 16 and Thursday, May 21.
Girl Talk, March 12 &19
Your daughter is changing daily from a girl to a young woman. You can equip your daughter with the knowledge she needs for her journey into womanhood, by attending a program called Girl Talk, which is designed for mothers and daughter in 4th-9th grades. Girl Talk is an educational program designed to enhance communications between moms and their daughters about changing bodies, behavior, and beliefs. This program is instructed by April Martin, DeKalb County UT Extension agent, Elise Driver, Coordinated School Health and Megan Kinslow, DeKalb County Health Educator. The following Thursdays: March 5, 12, and 19 at 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the DeKalb County Community Complex. No cost to attend. Participants must attend all 3 sessions. Space is limited. For more information or to register, please call April Martin UT Extension at 615-597-4945 or emailamartin@utk.edu
Overcomers Support Group Meeting, March 22
Overcomers Support Group Speaker Meeting will be held on March 22, 2020 at 5 p.m. at Elizabeth Chapel Baptist Church, 1850 Allen Ferry Road, Smithville, TN 37166. We will have an awesome praise and worship time including testimonies from speakers. Stay for free food in the gym. Everyone welcome. Overcomers support group meets every Sunday morning at 10 a.m.
DeKalb County Library board Meeting, March 24
The DeKalb County Library Board will have their bi-monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at 4 p.m. at Justin Potter Library. The public is welcome to attend the meeting.
Stomp Out Child Abuse, March 27
Every child matters. DeKalb County Health Department, 254 Tiger Drive, will be hosting Child Abuse Prevention fun filled day on March 27, 2020 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Activities for children, food and more! 94.7 The Country Giant broadcasting live!
Neighbors helping neighbors blood drive, March 23
A DeKalb County Neighbors Helping Neighbors Blood Assurance Drive will be Monday, March 23 from 12 noon to 5 p.m. at the County Complex Senior Citizens Center inside the Bloodmobile. . All donors will be given a Free “Happy Camper Southern Blood Donor” t-shirt. All donors will be entered for a chance to win 2 tickets to the NCAA Men’s Championship game. To schedule an appointment, go to bloodassurance.org/dekalbhealth or contact Jimmy Poss at 615-464-7426 or jimposs72@yahoo.com Please remember to Eat a Good Meal and drink additional water and bring a photo ID. Blood Assurance is the SOLE blood provider for our local hospitals.
Blood Assurance Drive, March 27
A DeKalb County Health Department Blood Assurance Drive will be held Friday, March 27, 2020 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The bloodmobile will be in the parking lot of the health department. All donors will be given a Free “Happy Camper Southern Blood Donor” t-shirt. All donors will be entered for a chance to win 2 tickets to the NCAA Men’s Championship game. To schedule an appointment, go to bloodassurance.org/dekalbhealth or contact Ashby Woodward at 615-597-7599 or Ashby.Woodward@tngov. Please remember to Eat a Good Meal and drink additional water and bring a photo ID. Blood Assurance is the Sole blood provider for our local hospital.
Grand Jury to Meet, March 30
The next term of the DeKalb County Grand Jury will meet on Monday, March 30th. “It is the duty of your grand jurors to investigate any public offense which they know or have reason to believe has been committed and which is triable or indictable in the county. Any person having knowledge or proof that an offense has committed may apply to testify before the grand jury subject to the provisions of Tennessee Code Annotated 40-12-105. The foreman in this county is presently Ms. Katherine Pack, 1 Public Square, Room 201, Smithville, Tennessee, 37166. The grand jury will next meet on Monday, the 30th day of March at 9:00 a.m. You may be prosecuted for perjury for any oral or written statement which you make under oath to the grand jury, when you know the statement to be false, and when the statement touches on a matter material to the point of question.
Father-Daughter Dance for Habitat for Humanity
Fathers and daughters of all ages will be making memories and helping support Habitat for Humanity during the first ever Father-Daughter Dance for this cause. Tickets are on sale now at all banks in Smithville for the event to be held Saturday, April 4 from 6- 9 p.m. at the DeKalb County Complex. Spokesperson Holly Moore said the dance is a way to honor fathers and encourage strong father-daughter relationships while raising funds for a great cause. “It’s not about how well you dance but about fathers and daughters making memories and having fun together. You can come dressed all decked out or casual,” said spokesperson Holly Moore. “The cost is $20 per person and its open to all ages and if you are in a situation where your father has passed away or is not available, you may attend with another male relative such as an uncle or grandfather. In addition to dancing the event will include a dinner, one professional photo, a chocolate fountain, a fun photo booth, and you will get a cute gift bag.
DeKalb’s Community Conversation meeting, April 2
Vanderbilt is participating with DeKalb County Schools to improve the outcomes of students with disabilities that are graduating from local high schools. A meeting will be held April 2 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the DeKalb Community Complex in Smithville. If you have additional questions, please feel free reach out to my supervisor, Erin Maves. Erin.a.maves@vanderbilt.edu
Family Medical Blood Drive, April 10
Family Medical Center will be having a blood drive Friday, April 10, 2020, located outside the parking lot in the bloodmobile. To schedule an appointment go to: bloodassurance.org/familymedctr or contact Michiko Martin 615-597-4395 or mmartin@dtccom.net. Remember to eat a good meal, drink additional water and avoid energy drinks and bring photo ID. All donors will be given a “Happy Camper Southern Blood Donor” t-shirt.
Quilt Show, April 17 & 18
The Stitch and Share Quilt Guild of Sparta, Tennessee will be hosting their biennial quilt show on April 17 and 18, 2020 at the Agriculture Building at the White County Fair Grounds in Sparta, Tennessee. If you are interested in submitting a quilt for display, registration forms must be received by March 7, 2020. There is no fee to display a quilt. For a registration form or questions, contact Bev Loitz at stitchshow@blomand.net, or call her at 931-935-5657. The registration form can be downloaded from the website:stitchshowshare.com. Quilt show hours will be from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, April 17 and 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, 2020. The white County Fair Grounds are located at 565 Hale Street, Sparta, Tennessee.
Alanon Meetings
Will be held at St. Matthew’s Church, McMinnville, TN on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. For family and friends of the Alcoholics.
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.
Donations needed for Cannady Cemetery
Donations is needed for mowing expenses. Please mail to Brenda Hooper, 1653 Allen Ferry Road, Smithville, TN 37166.
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.
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.
