Vacation Bible Schools
Dry Creek Baptist Church – May 21-23 6-8pm located at 5521 Dry Creek Road, Smithville. Classes for ages three through adults.
New Home Missionary Baptist - June 18-20 6-830 June 22 family day at church then lunch and swimming following
Brush Creek Cemetery Decoration
Brush Creek Cemetery Decoration/Business Meeting will be Sunday, May 25, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. For anyone not able to attend, you may mail donations to Sue Collins, 18 Switchboard Rd, Brush Creek, TN 38547.
Adcock Cemetery Decoration
It’s mowing time again. If you have family buried at Adcock Cemetery. We are requesting donations for upkeep. Donations can be sent to Winnie or Rebecca Petty at 255 Petty Rd., Smithville, Tn 37166. All donations are appreciated.
Banks Cemetery Decoration
The annual decoration at Banks Cemetery in DeKalb County will be held May 30th, May31t and June 1 2025. Please plan to attend. Your support is needed to keep the cemetery properly maintained and kept looking nice. Someone will be onsite during decoration days to accept donations or they may be mailed to: Judy Miller McGee,1603 Banks Pisgah Road Smithville, TN 37166; David Bratcher, 9129 West Green Hill Road, Smithville, TN 37166; or Bernard Houk, 1085 Underhill Road, Smithville, TN 37166
Youth Center Open House
The Spot, a youth and family resource center, located at 425 Golf Club Drive in Smithville, will hold family open house on Saturday, May 31, 2025 from 1-4pm. There will be food, fun, prizes and making new friends. The center will be open every Wednesday from 3:30-5:30 p.m. For more information contact Kendra Cantrell 931-854-6172.
Summer Reading Program
The Justin Potter and Alexandria Libraries Summer Reading Program will begin on June 5th and end on June 26th. All events for both libraries will be in the DeKalb County Complex Theatre Room at 2:00 pm. Children of all ages can begin registering for Summer Reading at both libraries on May 27th. Each child that registers and meets their goal will receive a participation certificate and other goodies at the end of the Summer Reading Program. Program attendance in not required to participate.
Color our World programs include the following events: Thursday, June 5th at 2:00 pm – Opening party with Mr. Bond’s Science Guys and DTC Photobooth. Thursday, June 12th at 2:00 pm – Barry Mitchell’s “Show of Many Colors” Thursday, June 19th at 2:00 pm –. Edgar Evins State Park Rangers and Animal Friends. Thursday, June 26th at 2:00 pm – Final Party with The Nashville Zoo. We hope you will join us for a fun filled Summer Reading Program.For more information, call Justin Potter Library at 615-597-4359 or Alexandria Library at 615-529-4124 visit us on Facebook, Instagram or our website at www.dekalblibraries.net
World Vision 6K for Water
Saturday May 17 at DeKalb West School, 8am start time, 7:30 sign in opens - $50 registration
THIS SPRING, CHANGE A LIFE. Join thousands of people across the globe in our mission to bring life-changing clean water and fullness of life to children in communities around the world. Walk, run or roll at the World Vision Global 6K for Water. Each registration provides lasting clean water to a child, like the child on
your race bib!
5K Fell Run
Join the New Frontiers 5K Fell Run! This event will be held at our beautiful property in Dowelltown. The route will take you through the hills of our camp with scenic overlooks and natural terrain. This is an intermediate race for ages 14 and up. All are welcome to attend and support runners! There will be awards, music, food, drinks, and more to follow the event! Registration closes May 16, 2025 at 5 PM. To ensure you get your shirt size please sign up before April 18th. All who are attending race day will need to have completed a waiver form. Call 615-536-5623
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 1-800-275-8233. 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.
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. Officer Erica Degni is located on the first floor of the DeKalb County Courthouse and is ready to offer assistance. She is available for in-office visits each Tuesday and Thursday or can be reached by calling 615-597-3003. DeKalb County appreciates the service of all veterans and is proud to provide this service.
Open Enrollment LBJ&C
L.B.J.& C. Head Start is currently accepting applications to provide free comprehensive child development services to children 3-5 years of age for all children including children with disabilities in a full day program. For more information contact: Smithville Head Start Center at 615-549-5595 or visit www.lbjc.org
