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Daughters of ConfederacyIn lieu of their regular monthly meeting, The United Daughters of the Confederacy Captain Sally Tompkins 2123 will have its annual Christmas luncheon on Friday, December 4th at 11:30 at Nick's Restaurant.

 

 

UCDD/AAAD SNAP Notice

Contact the Upper Cumberland Area Agency on Aging and Disability Office Toll Free at 866-836-6678 for more information or Miranda Malin, SNAP Coordinator, at 931-319-7991 for Free and Confidential Application Assistance. Spanish Interpreter Available

DeKalb County Angel Tree Project Signups

The 26th Annual DeKalb County Angel Tree Project signups are coming soon. However, due to COVID 19, the application pick up location and process will be different. Monday, November 2nd and Tuesday, November 3rd are the only two dates that applications will be made available. There are NO EXCEPTIONS. Times will be 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 and children from birth to no older than age 12 by December 25, 2020 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 and return it for review between 8:00 am and 7:00 pm on November 2nd or November 3rd. NO EXCEPTIONS. Face coverings are required and social distancing practices will be observed. For additional information please call Laura Stone at 615-281-9139. Remember you only have November 2nd and 3rd to pick up and turn in your application.

 

Lighthouse Christian Camp donations needed

Lighthouse Christian Camp will be having its 2020 Christmas parties for at risk/Disadvantage Children. In these trying times, On December 5 and 12. At this time we are asking everyone attending, both campers and volunteers to wear masks. It may look different this year, but God is in control and He will bless our efforts. You can help by donating unwrapped new or like new items. We appreciate having your items to the camp by November 29. You may also make a monetary donation to be used for the Christmas parties. Please contact the camp office if you have any questions or would like to volunteer. 615-597-1264 or email: contact@lighthousechristiancamp.com. Lighthouse Christian Camp, Inc. 205 Serenity Place, Smithville, TN 37166.

 

Regifting Event, Dec. 5

This event will be held at the DeKalb Community Complex, on Saturday, December 5, 2020 from 8-12p.m. or until all gifts are gone. Children shop free for parents/caregiver, any child within the age of 4 years old to 12 years old. This year children will help assemble Blessing Bags for local nominees. Contact us to nominate someone that needs a blessing. Pre-register your child now thru November 20, 2020 or register the day of the event. Children are required to wear a mask. To find out more, volunteer, donate or pre-register your child contact Kim Walker, call or text 931-212-7567, Monday thru Friday responses will be after 4 p.m. or Joanna Fuson, call or text 615-517-9100, no calls after 9 p.m. You can email:patchuc@outlook.com

 

Live of Christ Drive-Thru

The Life of Christ Christmas Drive-Thru will be December 5 & 6 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Brush Creek Baptist Church, 26 School House Circle, Brush Creek. Donations will be accepted for the Hats of Love Ministry. For more information call 615-683-8249 or email bcmbc@dtccom.net. In case of inclement weather please call and listen to the recording.