The Kellys, Sept. 24
The Kellys from Lawrenceburg will be guest singers at Indian Creek Baptist Church on Sunday, September 24 at 6 p.m. Ric Lee is the host pastor, everyone is invited.
Reunion, September 30
The DeKalb County High School Class of 1978 will hold its 45- year reunion Saturday, September 30th, at 5 p.m., at Twisted Oaks in the outside courtyard. In case of inclement weather, the reunion will be moved inside. This event will be dutch treat, order your preference from the menu and pay for your own. Contact Judy Miller McGee or Tamie Pedigo Pack at 615-597-5177 for more information.
Diabetes Workshop, Sept. 26 –Oct. 31
Come join us for a free workshop to help better understand and manage your, or a loved one’s diabetes. This will be 6 sessions, at DeKalb County Health Department/Community Health Center on September 26 thru October 31 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. For more information call DeKalb County Health Department at 615-597-7599.
UCDD
Are you raising a relative child or need housing assistance? For more information on assistance and support, please contact Melissa Allison at the Upper Cumberland Development District toll-free at 1-0800-275-8233. A support group meeting will be held for relatives caring for relative children during the month. Please contact Melissa Allison at 931-476-4127. If you are interested in attending this meeting. For housing assistance, while caring for a minor child, please contact Myra Walker at 931-432-4111.
Sparle & Shine Gala
The Gala will be held on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at The Nest, 105 North 4th St. Smithville, TN 37166. The event is semi-formal to formal attire. The cost is $50 per person ages 16 and up. There will be a silent auction. Tickets are available at The Vintage Owl, or contact Shannon Johns at 615-210-0782.
Veterans Service Officer Ready to Assist
Are you a veteran in need of assistance? DeKalb County has a Veteran's Service Officer ready to help you, not only with filing claims, but for conversations about your service.
Retired military service officer Bill Rutherford is located on the first floor of the DeKalb County Courthouse and is ready to offer assistance. He is available for in-office visits each Tuesday and Thursday or can be reached by telephone at any time at 615-560-3610. DeKalb County appreciates the service of all veterans and is proud to provide this service.
Al-Anon & AA meetings
Meetings on Tuesday and Thursday nights at 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church 105 Edgewood Avenue, McMinnville, TN 37110
Free Exercise Class for 50 & older
Ae you 50 and older and want to increase, flexibility and balance? The UT/TSU Extension office in DeKalb County will be holding free light weight strength training classes for 8 weeks starting Tuesday, September 19, from 9-10 a.m. Classes will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the County Complex Building. April Martin with the UT/TSU Extension office will be instructor. Space is limited. Call 615-597-4945 to register or email amartin3&utk.edu.
Fall Fest Pageants seek entrants
The annual Fall Fest Pageants, ages birth to 48 months for boys and girls and age four to 18 year old (must not be out of school), will be held Saturday, November 4, 2023 at the DeKalb County Complex Auditorium. The first pageant will begin at 10 a.m. Entry fee is $25 with optional categories available including People’s Choice. Deadline to enter is October 27, 2023. Applications are available at the Smithville Review and on the event’s Facebook.
Commodity Distribution, Oct. 26
The Upper Cumberland Human Resources Agency will hold a commodities distributuion for DeKalb county on Thursday, October 26, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the DeKalb County UCHRA Office. Sign-up available at the distribution site.
American Legion & Ladies’ Auxillary, Sept. 21
The American Legion and Ladies Auxillary will meet on Thursday night, September 21, 2023 for its monthly meeting. They will meet at 6 p.m. for a meal before the meeting. A meal of Hamburgers and hot dogs will be enjoyed by all. All members and their spouses are welcome.
DeKalb County Library Board meeting Sept, 26
The DeKalb Library Board will hold its regular bi-monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at 4 p.m. at Justin Potter Library. Materials selections/Collection Development Policy Revisions and Discussion of Computer and Internet Policy will be discussed at this meeting. The public is welcome to attend.
Than Judkins Reunion
Will be cancelled again this year. Maybe next year.
