Smithville Church of God Yard Sale Aug. 24-26
The Smithville Church of God located at 801 W. Broad Street in Smithville will be having a yard sale Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 24-26, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday until 12 noon. It will be located in the Fellowship Hall in back of the church.
Rufus Cantrell Family Reunion
The Rufus Cantrell Family Reunion will take place Sunday, Aug. 27. The gathering will be in the Community Room (formerly Senior Center) upstairs in the Smithville Community Center located on the town square. Lunch will begin at 1 p.m. Please bring a potluck dish to share. For more information call Susan West at 615-427-2168.
Webb’s Chapel UMC Homecoming
Everyone is invited to Webb’s Chapel UMC Homecoming on Aug. 27. Fellowship, food, music and fun. Worship starts at 9:30 a.m. with cook out, music and games to follow.
Mt. Moriah Baptist Church Revival
The Mt. Moriah Baptist Church in the Pea Ridge community will be having a revival nightly at 7 p.m. starting Aug. 27 to Sept. 2. Brothers Nick Pelham and Burl Rice will be doing the preaching.
AMVETS Car Wash 8-12 Saturday Aug. 26
AMVETS Post 101 Ladies Auxiliary will be having a car wash Saturday, Aug. 26 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon at the Mapco Express benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital donations welcome.
Stand Against Addiction 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.
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.
Thweatt Reunion
The Thweatt reunion will be held Sept. 3 at the Keltonburg Community Center. Everyone is asked to bring a covered dish and spend the day. Food will be served at 12:30 p.m.
American Red Cross Blood Drive
There will be an American Red Cross blood drive On Tuesday, Sept. 5, from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall, 201 South College Street, Smithville. To schedule an appointment, log onto redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code: Smithville19. Commit to give Sept. 1-5 for an exclusive Red Cross T-shirt, while supplies last.
The United Daughters of the Confederacy, Captain Sally Tompkins 2123 Meeting Sept. 26
The United Daughters of the Confederacy, Captain Sally Tompkins 2123, will have its monthly meeting Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at 12 noon in the upper level of the Putnam County Library. Please contact 931-738-5869 if you have a Confederate ancestor or further questions.
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.
Join Us For “Prayer on the Square” Tuesday, Oct. 3 at 6 p.m.
There will be a “Prayer on the Square” event on the DeKalb Courthouse steps for prayer and worship on Oct. 3 Bring your lawn chairs or dance in the street!
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
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.
