Grand Opening of Cheyanne’s Closet Saturday, Sept. 23
Cheyanne's Closet - Kids Resale Boutique will be having their grand opening Saturday, Sept. 23, from 9-2. Located at 117 W. Market St. Smithville. We offer children's clothing, new and used, sizes infant to youth XL, as well as accessories, toys, and baby equipment. First 20 customers to make a purchase will receive a goodie bag.
Charge Wide Revival
The annual Charge-Wide Revival for Dowelltown, Pisgah and Fuller’s Chapel United Methodist Churches will be held Sunday, Sept. 24 through Friday, Sept. 29. It will be hosted by Fuller’s Chapel United Methodist Church located at 2220 Liberty to Dismal Road. Service begins at 7 p.m. each evening. For more information call Reverend Sam Ordung at 615-536-5369.
Homecoming for the Fuller’s Chapel United Methodist Church will be held on Sunday, Sept. 24 beginning at 11 a.m. at the Chapel. Right on Time will sing during the worship service. Lunch and fellowship will follow the morning service. Sam Ordung is the minister.
Than Judkins Family Reunion
Sunday, Sept. 24, Keltonburg Community Center, Smithville. Door opens at noon. Eat at 1:00 p.m.
Smithville Lions Club Annual Pecan Sale Fundraiser
It’s that time of year and Smithville Lions Club is taking orders for those delicious Mammoth (halves) pecans. A one-pound bag is only $10. To preorder call Wendy Bottomley at 615-390-3567 or the club at 615-4646112 and leave your name and phone number. You can also stop by the offices of Dr. Starla Meigs, Vester Parsley or Jackie Smith (State Farm Insurance). Thank you for supporting the Smithville Lions Club.
Alexandria Old Timers Day Sept. 23
There will be an Old Timers Day event in Alexandria Sept. 23. There will be craft vendors, food vendors and other vendors set up. There will be signing and clogging all day with giveaways every hour. Be part of the Old Timers Day resurgence in Alexandria; all are welcome. Food provided by Watertown First Baptist Youth, Crazy Dawgs and more. Vendors include Mary Kay, Designs by Roberta, Two Crafty Teachers, Thirty-one, Pampered Chef, Color Street, Pies’n More, Lularoe, Paparazzi, Plunder, Rebel Edge Cosmetics, Scentsy, Pink Zebra, Young Living Oils, Tupperware, Slick Surface and many more.
McMinnville Alanon Group Meeting
The McMinnville Alanon group meets Tuesday and Thursday nights at 7 at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church, 1024 Faulkner Springs Road, McMinnville.
Livingston Exchange Club Walking Tour
The Exchange Club of Livingston will be hosting a Historical Walking Tour of Livingston on Sunday, Sept. 24, from 2-4 p.m. on the Square. This is a great opportunity for you and your family to discover Livingston's colorful history. The tour includes seven historical stops with narration by period-costumed actors portraying prominent figures who made significant contributions to Overton County from the early 1800s to the mid-1900s. Tickets are available at First National Bank of TN - 1115 West Main Street; and 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 will 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, Sept. 26, at 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. 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 U 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 615-597-5615 or Dewain Hendrixson at Ace Hardware 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. 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 three-five 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.
