Miller Reunion
The Miller reunion will be held Aug. 19 at Blue Springs Community Center at noon. Lunch will be served. Call Judy if you have any questions 615-597-1599 or 931-259-3779.

Total Eclipse Prayer Service
Prosperity Baptist Church will be hosting a Total Eclipse Prayer Service on Aug. 21 beginning at 1 p.m. There will be a time of singing and prayer then watching the eclipse together. Eclipse viewing glasses will be available for all in attendance. For more information contact Pastor David Moody at 615-653-5629

Revival
Mt. Pisgah Free Will Baptist Church will be having a Revival on August 14-18 starting at 7 p.m. nightly. Bro. Wesley Campbell will be preaching.

Farm Bureau Meeting
The annual meeting of the DeKalb County Farm Bureau will be held August 19 at 6 p.m. at the Smithville Church of Christ Annex.  During the business meeting, we will announce the directors for the upcoming year and company service reports will be given.  Kelsey Rose, Member Benefit of Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation, 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 11th so we can prepare for the number attending.

Solar Eclipse Block Party
You are invited to get a Moon’s Eye View from downtown Smithville of the Solar Eclipse on August 21, 2017 at Evins Park Open Air Stage. There will be children’s Solar Eclipse activates led by Helen Sefsick from 10 a.m. until noon at Justin Potter Library. At 12:30 free Solar Eclipse glasses will be handed out at Evins Park – first come first served. The City of Smithville will be providing Moon Pies with DeKalb County Government and the library providing watr.

Stand AgainstAddiction Day
H.A.V.E. (Helping Addiction Vanish Everyone) will be hosting a Day against Addiction Day on Aug. 26 in DeKalb County. The day will be honored by a community picnic with representatives from local support groups, churches, community resources, medical and rehabilitation facilities. The event is designed to break the silence of addiction in our community and build a bridge between those affected and those that can help. For more information, contact Karen Markle Pittman at 901-949-2989.

Vanatta Cemetery Meeting
A public meeting will be held Aug. 20 at 2 p.m. at Vanatta Cemetery. The purpose of this meeting is for anyone who has family in the cemetery to vote in the new board members to fill the board of trustees. For any questions, contact JoAnn Newbell at 615-529-2427.

DCHS Class Reunion 1967
The DCHS class of 1967 will be having its 50-Year Reunion at 6 p.m. on Saturday, August 19, at the New Life Connection Center (old Pamida building) located at 750 South Congress Boulevard, beside the County Complex.  The Class of 1967 began as freshman in 1964 in the new consolidated Liberty and Smithville high schools, and was the first class that graduated after attending all four years at the current DeKalb County High School.  If you were a teacher or class member and would like to come by and reminisce, please feel free to do so.  We look forward to seeing you. For more information contact Vivian Hill at 615-597-6044 or vwhill@dtccom.net. 

Tramel Reunion
The annual Tramel reunion will be Saturday, August 19, at noon in the community room in the City Hall Building on the east side of the square in Smithville. This is where the Senior Citizens previously met. Everyone is encouraged to attend and bring pictures, recipes, genealogical information and anything else interesting to share. More information call 615-529-2570.

DeKalb County Canning College Course
The course is $25, which covers food and supplies. Same course is offered during day and night to accommodate participants’ schedules. Payment is due at least three days prior to class. The class will be held at the UT Extension Office, 722 South Congress Boulevard, Smithville. A minimum of four students are needed to make each class. Classes will be held in the kitchen at DeKalb County Complex.

Westinghouse Family Reunion
A reunion, including a time of reminiscing and fellowship, is planned for all former Smithville Westinghouse employees and their families on Sept. 2, 2017 from 11-2 at the Smithville church of God Annex Building located at 801 West Broad Street in Smithville. Please plan to attend and bring a covered dish, any photos or memorabilia and good stories you may have for a time of fun and reminiscing. For more information, contact Reed Miller at 615-215-7938.

Al-Anon Meetings
What can you do when someone close to you drinks too much? You might be surprised at what you can learn in an Al-Anon meeting. Meetings are held at Haven of Hope, 301 West Main Street, Smithville, TN 37166 on Fridays at 11 a.m. For more information call 615-597-4673.

Domestic Violence Support Group
A Domestic Violence Support Group is held for women in the community at Haven of Hope in Smithville. For more information, please call 615-597-4673.

You Can Help
Do you enjoy giving support and being a good listener to those around you? If so, then becoming a Caris Hopsice Volunteer could be for you. Please contact Gail Evans, volunteer coordinator, toll-free at 1-888-537-3430 or visit the website www.carshealthcare.com

Senior Center Trip
Cannon County Senior Center presents Virginia Beach, Colonial Williamsburg, and Historic Norfolk. Motor Coach Travel with Diamond Tours, Sept. 24-30, 2017. Six nights lodging, including four nights oceanfront hotel, 10 meals, six breakfasts and four dinners. Cost is $785 per person, double occupancy. For information and reservation contact Deborah R. Leach  at 615-563-5304.

DeKalb Animal Coalition
The DeKalb Animal Coalition meets monthly on the first Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the former Senior Citizens room on the second floor of city hall. Everyone is welcome to learn about plans for a facility which will house and treat lost or stray animals to be returned to their owner or available for adoption.

Smithville Head Start Center
L.B.J. & C. Head Start is currently accepting applications to provide free comprehensive child development services to children 3-5 years of age from low-income families in a full-day program. Services are also offered to meet the special needs of children with disabilities. L.B.J. & C. Head Start helps all children succeed. L.B.J. & C. Head Start provides children with activities that help them grow mentally, socially, emotionally, and physically. The L.B.J. & C. Head Start recognizes that, as parents, you are the first and most important teachers of your children. They will welcome your involvement in L.B.J. & C. Head Start activities and will work as partners with you to help your child and family progress. Children who attend L.B.J. & C. Head Start participate in a variety of educational activities, receive free medical and dental care, free healthy meals and snacks, and enjoy playing indoors and outdoors in a safe environment. L.B.J. & C. Head Start staff members will offer your child love, acceptance, understanding, and the opportunity to learn and to experience success. For more information contact the Smithville Head Start Center at 615-597-5168.