FCE Meetings
The FCE will be meeting the 2nd Tuesday of each month. The meeting will be held at 10am at the DeKalb County Complex in the Motlow Conference room. Everyone is invited to attend.
Harlem Wizards Coming to Smithville
The Harlem Wizards, the most interactive, fun, community basketball event in the world is coming to Smithville. The world-famous Harlem Wizards will visit DeKalb Middle School on Thursday, February 29 at 6 p.m. for an evening of great fun and fundraising. Doors will open at 5 p.m. The Wizards will play a game against a team of DeKalb County School teachers, principals, SRO’s and community leaders. The event is a fundraiser for DeKalb Middle School. Only 850 tickets will be available and all sales will be online at www.harlemwizards.com or https://pretix.eu/harlemwizards/smithvilletn02-29-24-07-00pm/. DMS will get 52% of ticket proceeds. Souvenirs and concessions will also be available for sale on game night.
Live and Let Live Fundraiser, March 16
Come grab dinner from 4pm to 6pm at the County Complex, all proceeds will go directly to benefit the homeless of DeKalb County. Tickets sold at the door. Hear more about “Live and Let Live” from 6pm to 6:30pm. BBQ plate $10 and a Hotdog plate $5. Right on Time will be singing at 6:30pm as long as they are led.
PRINCESS DREAM DAY, March 23
A day Your Princess Will Never Forget! Tickets will be on Sale at the County Complex THIS SATURDAY, Feb 3rd from 8am to 2pm. The Event will be at the County complex on Saturday March 23rd, 9:30am to Noon. A day of Princess Treatment for ages 3 – 12 years old. The Jr Princesses will have their nails polished, hair braided or curled and will receive a Tiara all provided by the Princess Fashion Staff. Cupcakes, Cookies, Punch & Water will be served along with a Sing-Along lead by the Princesses. Come Meet & Greet Elsa, Anna, Ariel, Rapunzel, Cinderella, Belle and Mirabel and have your picture taken with your favorites. $25 per Princess Treatment. 3 – 4 years olds must be accompanied by an adult or older sibling attending. Tickets can be purchased this Saturday or at the Smithville Review up until the day of the event; but spots are running out, so get your tickets today!
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.
Empower Upper Cumberland offers FREE grant-funded program for low- to middle-income families with children
Want more for your family? Empower Upper Cumberland is a FREE grant-funded program for low- to middle-income families with children ages 0-17 years in the home.
If you receive Free or Reduced Lunch at school, are receiving SNAP or TennCare, or make less than 225% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines then you may be eligible for this program.
Empower UC is enrolling families continuously and has funding to help working families get more out of life to become more prosperous. Some ways we might empower families are:
Help with finding & keeping employment (or higher paying employment), transportation to/from work, support services, healthcare costs, finding childcare or helping with costs, higher education, financial counseling, credit recovery and much more. We work around your schedule so you don't have to take time away from your job. It only takes 5 minutes to apply and there is nothing to upload. Call Janna Palmer, DeKalb County Navigator, at 931-357-0721 for more information or if you need help applying. Texts are welcome, too! You can also reach Janna by email at JPalmer@uchra.com. It all starts with a short 5 minute online form or a quick phone call. (Volunteers and Donations are also gathered through our website, too.) Why not make 2024 the best year yet for your family by getting started on your prosperity pathway today! Apply now at www.empoweruppercumberland.org , by calling 833-367-9782, or calling Janna at 931-357-0721 to get started.
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 Support Group, March 12
The Parkinson’s Support Group will meet March 12 instead of the 6 due to a scheduling conflict. We will have a breakout session for those with Parkinson’s and their caregivers. Think of some topics you’d like to discuss. We meet at !0 a.m. at Caney Fork Baptist Church, 2404 Hwy. 70 E., Cookeville. Call Laura at 931-319-0309 with any questions.
Community Baby Shower March 16, 2024
You are invited to a Community Baby Shower. Free door prizes, giveaways, and lock boxes. Also free resources on safe sleep, breastfeeding, car seat safety and medication safety. This will be held at the DeKalb County Community Complex, UT Conference Room on March 16, 2024 from 2pm to 3:30pm. For more info call DeKalb County Health Department. Call 615-597-7599.
DeKalb County School Calendar for 2023-24
The school calendar is set for the 2023-24 year
Schools will also have a spring break March 25-29, closed for Labor Day September 4, President’s Day February 19, and Monday, April 1. The last day of school will be May 21, 2024. May 20 will be an abbreviated day.
Report cards will be issued at all schools on January 9, March 13, and May 21.
Parent teacher conferences will be held at DCHS from 3-6 p.m. on March 19 and at all the other schools, DWS, NES, SES, and DMS from 3-6 p.m. on October 12 and March 21.
