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.
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.
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Meetings on Tuesday and Thursday nights at 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at St. Matthews Episcopal Church in McMinnville.
Smithville L.B.J. &C. Head Start accepting new students
Smithville L.B.J. &C. Head Start is now accepting new students for the 2022-23 School Year. Children 3-5 years old are eligible for the Head Start program, but spaces are limited and parents are encouraged to apply now. There is no cost for families who choose to participate in the program. L.B.J. & C. Head Start is committed to ensuring that children who leave our program are prepared when they enter the kindergarten program in the public schools. The Head Start program provides a comprehensive health service program that includes a broad range of medical, dental, mental health, and nutrition services for the children. L.B.J.& C. Head Start strives to assist the entire family by increasing their self-confidence, self-efficiency, and improve the overall quality of their lives. For more information please call Smithville Head Start at 615-597-5168 or visit the website at http://www.lbjc.org.
School Calendar for 2022-23 Year
The school calendar is set for the 2022-23 yearDeKalb County students and teachers will have a full week off for fall break October 17-21, Thanksgiving November 21-25, and spring break March 27-31, and a two week break for Christmas December 21 to January 4. December 20 will be an abbreviated day. Students will return to school after the Christmas holiday on January 5, 2023. Schools will also be closed for Labor Day September 5, Dr. Martin Luther King Day January 16, President’s Day February 20, and Good Friday April 7. The last day of school will be May 24, 2023. Report cards will be issued at all schools on October 10, January 9, March 14, and May 24. Parent teacher conferences will be held at DCHS from 3-6 p.m. on October 10 and March 14 and at all the other schools, DWS, NES, SES, and DMS from 3-6 p.m. on October 13 and March 16.
Purse Peace Convention, 2022
DeKalb County residents will unite with millions areound the globe to promoe the timely theme “Pursue Peace” as they participate in a six-part annual event scheduled for July and August. All ae invited to attend the event by going to jw.org on the web or JW Broadcasting on the free JW Library app available for iOS or Android, or streaming platforms like ROKU TV.
DeKalb County Farm Bureau Meeting, August 20
The annual meeting of the DeKalb County arm Bureau will be held Saturday, August 20, 2022 from 5-7 p.m. at the DeKalb County Complex. During the business meeting we will announce the directors for the upcoming year and company service reports will be given. Mr. Eric Mayberry, President of Tennessee Farm Bureau, will be the guest speaker. All Farm Bureau members are invited. A light meal will be served following the business meeting. Please call 615-597-7751 by August 5th so we can prepare fopr the number attending.
UCHRA Commodity Distribution, August 23
UCHRA will hold a commodities distribution for DeKalb County on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. at the DeKalb County UCHRA office. Signup will be available at the distribution site.
Page Family & Friends Day, Sept. 3
Page Family & Friends Day will be held on September 3 at Greenbrook Park, Shelter 2. Mark your calendar today, since it’s a Holiday weekend! Mre details and times to be announced later in August.
DCHS Class Reunion classes 80-81, Oct. 1
DeKalb County Class Reunion for the classes of 1980- 1981 will be held Saturday, October 1, 2022. Make plans to attend from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Evins Mill, 1535 Evins Mill Rd, Smithville. A noght of sharing memories, lots of laughter, enjoying heavy hord’oeuvres, and listening to music of our decade. Overnignt accomodations are available call: 615-269-3740. Call Gina at 931-235-4462.
