2018 Student-Led New York Trip
Students in 7-12 grades and their parents are urged to meet on Tuesday, Sept. 5 at 6 p.m. for an informative meeting at Smithville Elementary School. This informative meeting will share our proposed itinerary for our 2018 student-led trip to New York. This trip offers an exciting itinerary. We will Tour the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, go inside the Empire State Building, visit 9/11 memorial site, shop at Times Square, attend the Broadway Play “Lion King” and top it off by watching the Yankees play some baseball. Any Questions... Please Contact Anita Puckett 597-2574

Awana Club’s Registration Night and Block Party Aug. 30
There will be an Awana’s Club registration night and block party Wednesday, Aug. 30, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend. Registration is only for children 2-years old through fifth grade. Come enjoy food, games and a good time. For more information call 615-597-4275 or smithvillefbc.org.

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.

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.

Pea Ridge School Reunion Saturday, Sept. 9
There will be a reunion of the Pea Ridge School Saturday, Sept. 9 at the Mt. Moriah Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. Doors open at 10 a.m. and lunch will be at 11 a.m. Bring food, photos, memories and a lawn chair. For more information call 615-597-3033.

Livingston Exchange Club Tour
The Exchange Club of Livingston will be hosting a Historical Walking Tour of Livingston, TN on Sunday, Sept. 24, from 2-4 p.m. on the Square. This is a great opportunity for you & your family to discover Livingston’s colorful history.  The tour includes 7 historical stops with narration by period costumed actors portraying prominent figures who made significant contributions to Overton County from the early 1800’s to the mid 1900’s. Tickets are available at: First National Bank of TN - 1115 West Main Street. The Stephens Center - 616 North Church Street. For more information call:  931-823-6432 or visit Stephens Center on Facebook. Get your ticket by Sept. 15 to reserve your spot! *Tickets also sold on Sept. 24 **The Apple Dish will be open from 1-5 p.m. for your dining pleasure. Funds raised benefit The Stephens Center child abuse prevention efforts.

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!

DCHS 40-year Reunion for Class of 1977
There will be a 40-year reunion for the DCHS class of 1977 on Friday, Oct. 6 at the DCHS-Smith County game and Saturday, Oct. 7 at the Craft Center. For more information contact Kim Driver Luton at 615-597-4154. Also visit Facebook: DCHS Class of 77 TN or email dchsclassof7@gmail.com

Third-annual Handbags for Hope Saturday, Oct 28, 10:30 a.m.
The third-annual Handbags for Hope is to benefit Genesis House, Inc. of the Upper Cumberland. All proceeds to benefit domestic violence prevention and awareness in the Upper Cumberland. The “grab bag” purse auction and brunch, “buy it now purses” and new surprises will be at Duck Pond Manor, 665 Duck Pond Rd, Sparta. Tickets are $30 each and available on Eventbrite.com (Genesis House). Like them on Facebook – Genesis House Inc. – for more information and ticket sales.

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.

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.