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 of March 2021. Please contact Melissa Allison at 931-476-4127. If you are interested in attending this meeting. For housing assistance please contact Myra Walker at 931-432-4111.
The Upper Cumberland Resource Agency will hold a commodities distribution fro DeKalb County on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. at the DeKalb County UCHRA office. Sing-up will be available at the distribution site.
Purchasing Committee meeting, Dec. 9
The DeKalb County Purchasing Committee will meet for a bid opening on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at 10 a.m. in the lower courtroom of the DeKalb County Courthouse. Bids properly submitted will be opened for the installation of an HVAC unit through the TN Threestar Grant for the DeKalb County AG Center located at the DeKalb County Fairgrounds.
Revival, Dec. 10
The True word of God Holy Ghost Revival will be Friday, December 10 with Bro. Jerry Lynn Lawson, and Saturday December 11 with Bro. Jerry Lynn Lawson it will be at 6 p.m. nightly. Located at 416 Pine Orchard Road, Smithville, TN 37166. Everyone is welcome! For more information call or text Bro. Jerry Lynn at 931-212-0997 or Sister Marie at 615-318-9976.
The Living Christmas Tree, Dec. 11, 12, & 15
The Elizabeth Chapel Baptist Church presents "The Living Christmas Tree, “ Take Me Back to Bethlehem" December 11, 12 & 15. The preliminary program starts at 6:30 p.m. each evening with the tree program immediately following.
4-H Homeschool Meeting, Dec. 13
The meeting will be held December 13, 2021 at UT/TSU Extension Office, 722 South Congress Boulevard, Smithville, TN, Grades 4-8, call 615-597-4945.
Haven of Hope Grief Support
Kay and John Quintero will be leading a grief support each Monday during December at the Haven of Hope. They are offering a day group at 11 a.m. and a night group at 6 p.m. There is no fee as this is a service to the community. Call 615-597-4673 for more information.
Live Nativity, Dec. 12
Annual Live Nativity hosted by the Keltonburg & Webbs's Chapel United Methodist Churches, Dec.12
The annual Live Nativity hosted by the Keltonburg and Webbs's Chapel United Methodist churches will be Sunday, December 12th from 5:00pm to 6:30pm at the Keltonburg United Methodist Church located at 5612 Keltonburg Road/ Highway 288 Smithville, Tennessee Come enjoy the stable scene featuring shepherds, wise men, angels and the Holy family, along with live sheep, goats, oxen, and camels. Tune your radio to 90.7fm for scriptures and Christmas music to be enjoyed as you drive by. Directions: From Highway 56, turn onto Highway 288 (Keltonburg Road). Travel approximately 5 miles. The church is on the right, next to Keltonburg Country Store. For more information, call 615-597-5835 or 675-597-7008 and leave a message.
Love-Lights- A Tree, Now
The American Cancer Society’s, Love Lights a Tree is happening now thru December 31, 2021 as always it will be on the Southside of the courthouse. The cost is $5 for more information call one of the numbers below. Melanie Judkins, 615-464-7664, Ivadell Randolph, 6155975296, Renea Cantrell, 615-684-2688 or Gail Taylor, 615-597-5936.
A brand new special memory board will be made by shop classes at DeKalb County High School to replace the older one which has been used for many years. The board will be placed on the south side of the courthouse by Saturday, December 4, 2021 in time for the Smithville Christmas Parade and Christmas on the Square. Again the board will list the names of loved ones. This year high school students will be volunteering their time to put the names on the board so those wanting to honor or remember someone by having a name placed on the board are urged to make a donation of $5.00 per name as soon as possible so it can be displayed by the time the board is erected.
Iva Dell Randolph, who heads up the Love Lights Tree fundraiser, said she appreciates the help of teachers and students in the DCHS Career Technical Education Programs including Director Brad Leach.
“We are going to have a new board this year. We are glad to have the shop classes at the high school building the board for us. It was time to replace the one we have had for many years. We are also happy that some of the students have volunteered to put the names on the board for us this year. I urge everyone to help us get as many names as we can on the board now before it goes up by December 4, 2021” said Randolph.
“We hope to count on your continued support for Love Lights A Tree again this year and we certainly appreciate all you have done in the past. It’s a good way to remember those who have gone on before us and to honor those still with us,” said Randolph.
The names are in “honor of” and in “memory of” for a donation of five-dollars per name. Forms may be obtained at the local banks. The DeKalb County Unit of the American Cancer Society seeks your support in the “Love Lights a Tree” fundraising campaign to raise money for research to find a cure as well as cancer education and patient services. Donations may be made throughout the holiday season. The persons you honor or remember do not necessarily have to have suffered from cancer. Even though we didn’t have Relay for Life some of the churches and business gave their sponsorship anyway. Plus several individuals to thank that gave also. Thanks to Wilson Bank & Trust, First Baptist Church, B&G Supply Company, Snow Hill Baptist Church, The American Legion Post 122, Salem Baptist Church, New West Point Church, anonymous business, Caldwell Drug Inc. and DeKalb County Retired Teachers. Thank you so much. Hope we will be able to have Relay at the park this next coming year!
27th Annual DeKalb County Angel Tree Project Signups
The 27th Annual DeKalb County Angel Tree Project signups are coming soon. Friday, November 5th has been chosen as the application date. There are NO EXCEPTIONS. Application time is from 8:00 am until 7:00 pm at the First Baptist Church Life Enrichment Center under the carport. Applicants must be DeKalb County residents. Children from birth to no older than age 12 by December 25, 2021 are eligible. You must bring photo identification and a bill with the correct current DeKalb County address of the person applying. You must also provide social security cards and birth certificates (Mother’s copy is okay) for all children listed on the application. Guardian paperwork for temporarily placed children is acceptable. Documents are returned to the applicant, only the application is kept. Please make sure you fill out the application as completely and accurately as possible. If an applicant cannot appear in person, their application can be submitted by someone else as long as all of the required information and documentation is presented. Come prepared with all of the necessary documentation to complete your application between 8:00 am and 7:00 pm on Friday, November 5th. This is the only day that applications will be available and accepted. NO EXCEPTIONS. Due to continued COVID 19 issues, face coverings are required and social distancing practices will be observed. For additional information please contact Laura Stone (text only please) at 615-464-7135. Remember you only have Friday, November 5th to complete and turn in your application.
Toys for Tots, December, Dec. 19
Amvets Post 101 & Ladies Auxillary are hosting a toys for tots for DeKalb County children with proof of residency on December 19th from 12p.m. to 4 p.m. by appointment and 4-5 walk in. Please make appointment with Tiffany Ginder @ 615-597-7591 Tuesday thru Friday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. or at 615-318-5712 anytime. Thank you and happy holidays.
DeKalb Schools to be Closed, Dec. 20
The remainder of the 2021-22 school calendar is as follows: Schools will be closed on the following dates Christmas Break December 20-31 (Friday, December 17 to be an abbreviated day) (Monday, January 3 a stockpile day- no school for students) (Students return to school Tuesday, January 4); Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day January 17; Presidents Day February 21; Spring Break March 28 to April 1; Good Friday, April 15; The last day of school will be May 23 ( Administrative Day May 20).
Sobriety Checkpoints, December 31
The Tennessee Highway Patrol will be conducting a Sobriety Checkpoint on December 31, 2021 on State Route 56 in DeKalb County.
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.
Alanon
Meetings on Tuesday and Thursday nights at 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at St. Matthews Episcopal Church in McMinnville.
AA Meetings
Meetings will be held on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 7p.m. to 8 p.m. at St. Matthews Episcopal Church.
Winter Wonderland, Jan.15
Project Graduation will host a Winter Wonderland on January 15, 2022 from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the DeKalb County Complex. Enjoy fun, vendors, festive foods, music and pampered princess’s. Pamper your princess ages 3 to 12 years old with hair, make-up, cupcakes and juice from 10 a.m. till noon for $20. For more information or an application to be a vendor or to sign up your princess call 931-224-8655 or pick up an application at Headlines Salon or Middle Tennessee Natural Gas.
