God’s Grace Ministry Fundraiser
Shea’s Beauty Salon, 1219 S. Congress Blvd. will offer kids back to school haircuts for any donation. Two stylist will be available from 10 a.m. to 2p.m. All proceeds will go to God’s Grace Ministry. Onsite will be ainflatable for the kids and other games, and hotdogs. Come and join us for a day of fun.
Narcissist Support Group
A 12-step support group for narcissist abuse will be held every Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Community Complex in the art room. This is a free support group and you are encouraged to attend if you are, or have been, a victim of narcissist abuse.
Back to School Prayer Service
Will be held July 30th at 2 p.m. at the New Middle School Gym.
Free Yard Sale
Snow Hill Baptist Church will have a free yard sale on Saturday, July 29th starting around 8a.m. till 1p.m. Everything is FREE. Please NO early shoppers. The church is located 3 miles west of the city limits off of Hwy. 70, behind the Big Blue Water Tower near the dumpster site. Everyone welcome. Something for everyone. Take what you want, but do not take stuff to resale.
L.B.J. &C. Development Corporation
Is accepting letters of interest from individuals desiring a Community Representative seat on the 2023-2022 Head Start Policy Council. A signed letter should be emailed to idial@lbjc.org or mailed to L.B.J. & C. Development Corporation, 1150 Chocolate Drive, Cookeville, Tn 38501, postmarked no later than July 31, 2023. If questions, call India Dial at 931-528-3361, ext. 233.
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.
Grief Support Meetings
Grief can be one of the hardest processes you’ll ever have to go through. But you don’t have to do it alone. Come join them for a completely FREE, 8-week program to help you process your grief in a healthy manner.
They will be having day and evening classes for you to choose from or come to both sessions. There’s no commitment or obligation to be at every session.
When:
Day Sessions-Thursdays, at 1 p.m.
Night Sessions-Mondays, at 6 p.m.
Where:
The Meeting Room at Haven of Hope, 301 West Main Street, Smithville (Also known as The Magnolia House-They are at the corner of S. Mountain and West Main Streets. Parking will be in the lot on S. Mountain Street across from the hair salon next door to them
If you have any questions, please contact Chelene at Haven of Hope.
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.
Parkinson’s Meeting, August 1
The meeting will be August 1 at 10a.m. We wil have breakfast sessions for those with Parkinson’s and their caregivers. Think of topics you would like to discuss. We meet the first Tuesday if the month at Caney Fork Baptist Church, Hwy. 70 S, Cookeville.
Smithville FBC To Host Back to School Bash
Families in DeKalb County can get a helping hand with their back-to-school needs thanks to the annual Back to School Bash hosted again this year by the Smithville First Baptist Church (FBC).
The event will be held rain or shine Tuesday, August 1 starting at 6 p.m. at the church’s Life Enrichment Center downtown. Pastor Chad Ramsey said other churches, businesses, etc. will be joining in the effort to provide free school supplies to families as well as food and fellowship. Tables or booths will be set up inside the Life Enrichment Center gym and to help prevent duplication of services, they will each offer different types of supplies from pencils, paper, back backs, etc. Participants will line up at the door and enter after being handed information describing what they will find at each table. Families will walk through and get what they need from each booth. Most of the activity will be held inside.
Alexandria Fire Department 6th Annual Cookout on the Square & Motorcycle Ride
The Alexandria Fire Department 6th Annual Cookout on the Square & Motorcycle Ride will be Saturday, August 26 at 120 North Public Square, Alexandria. All bikes welcome! Registration from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m. Kickstands up at 10 a.m. $20 per driver. Passengers ride free. Food not included. Its an approximately two-hour scenic ride. The fee includes a meal at the end of the ride (cheeseburger, hamburger, or hotdog with chips & drink). A food tent for the public will be open from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. with food for sale. All proceeds from the ride & food sales will help the Alexandria Fire Department. For more information or to make a money donation please contact: Lorrie Merriman 615-464-7621 or Diana Blair at 916-580-5096. Like them on Facebook: Alexandria Fire Department@AlexandriaFireDepartmentTN
Friends Announce Fundraiser for Constable Mark Milam
Friends of fifth district constable Mark Milam have announced a fundraiser for this well known and loved public servant who is being treated at Vanderbilt Hospital for a serious medical condition. In a social media post, Circuit Court Clerk Susan Martin wrote “ As I’m sure most of you are aware, Constable Mark Milam is in Vanderbilt Hospital with a serious infection in the hip that he had replaced. To date they have taken that replacement out and are trying to get rid of the infection and then will have to do another hip replacement surgery. This will have him out of commission for quite some time. The elected officials met yesterday afternoon to come up with a plan to bless him and his family as Mark goes above and beyond for everyone that he meets. We have each decided that instead of trying to do a meal fund raiser that we would each ask at least ten people to personally match what we are giving, which is a minimum of $100, or any amount that you feel led to give. You can bring your donations to my office or any of the elected officials’ offices. Cash is preferred due to banking restrictions. We would like to have all donations by Friday, July 28th, if possible.
Also, in the near future Tennessee Credit is planning to host an on-line silent auction and raffle so please be on the lookout for that” Milam is in his 8th term as fifth district constable and has served for 31 years.
Upcoming Blood Assurance Drives
Blood Assurance has announced four upcoming blood drives in Smithville.
The first one will be Monday, July 17 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Town & Lake Realty at 208 East Public Square. Sign up at www.bloodassurance.org/townlakerealty. You may call 931-510-8227.
The second collection effort will be Thursday, July 27 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Ascension Saint Thomas DeKalb Hospital at 520 West Main Street Smithville. Sign up at www.bloodassurance.org/dekalbhospital. You may also call 931-239-9411. The third blood drive will be Monday, July 31 from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the Smithville Senior Center at 718 South Congress Boulevard, Smithville. Sign up at www.bloodassurance.org/dekalbcountyneighbors. Call 615-464-7426.
The fourth drive will be Thursday, August 17 from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m. at the Family Medical Center 302 North Congress Boulevard, Smithville. Sign up at www.bloodassurance.org/familymedical. You may call 615-597-4395
Remember to eat a good meal, drink additional water, avoid energy drinks and bring your ID. Blood Assurance is the sole blood provider for the local hospitals and your donation is needed for an adequate supply. One donation can save three lives. Each donor will receive a t-shirt while supplies last.
DeKalb School District to Again Provide Free Breakfasts and Lunches to Students
The DeKalb County School Nutrition Department is excited to announce that both Breakfast and Lunch will be served FREE to ALL of our students once again this school year through the School Breakfast Program and National School Lunch Program.
Community Worship and Free Concert featuring The Kellys
A Community Worship and Free Concert featuring The Kellys will be Saturday, August 5 at 6 p.m. in the auditorium of the Mike Foster Multi-Purpose Center of the County Complex.
Native American Artifacts Show
A Native American artifacts show will be held Saturday, July 29 at the Mike Foster Multi-Purpose Center from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. and proceeds will benefit the St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Admission to the event is free. Parents come and bring your children.
First Annual Better Together Back to School Bash
In partnership with the community, Smithville Nutrition is hosting their First Annual Better Together Back to School Bash July 30 at 460 West Broad Street from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. to support student success by supplying students with basic school supplies and sanitary necessities. Local businesses are urged to support the effort by providing supplies or sanitary items for the event. Your participation or donation will help meet the goals for this giveaway to reach over 250 students and families. No proof of income required. All items will be given away on a first come, first served basis. All children must be accompanied by an adult to attend. For more information contact Bambi Wilson at 615-215-2262 or smithvillenutrition@icloud.com. The project is not affiliated with the DeKalb County School District
