Daughter of the Confederacy to meet, March 7
The United Daughters of the Confederacy, Captain Sally Tompkins 2123 will have its monthly meeting Wednesday, March 7, 2018 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.
Mt. Pisgah Free Will Baptist Church Revival March 5-9
There will be a revival at the Mt. Pisgah Free Will Baptist Church on March 5-7 at 7 p.m. nightly with Brother Mike McCoy. All are invited.
Retired Teacher meeting March 15
The DeKalb Retired Teacher Association will meet March 15 at 11:30 a.m. at Smithville Elementary School. Liberty Bank is sponsoring lunch.
Junior Beta holds chili supper March 17
A chili supper and auction will be held March 17 at 4:40 p.m. at the DeKalb Community Complex to benefit DeKalb Middle School Junior Beta. Cost is $8 for supper and dessert. The auction begins at 5 p.m. and there will be a drawing at 5:30 p.m. You must be present to win.
Clerk’s office closed March 21
The county clerk’s office will be closed March 21 for employee training. They will open their normal time on March 22.
Prayer group meets March 22
The next men’s prayer group meeting is March 22, 2018 at 6:30 P.M. We will meet at Patty’s Restaurant in the meeting room. This is open to all men, denominations, whether you attend a church or looking for involvement centered on our Lord and Savior. We share a simple and friendly time of fellowship. Monthly meeting locations are up to attendees and are encouraged to spread throughout our community. For more information contact Dr. John Carpenter at Smithville First United Methodist Church.
Book Sale at Justin Potter Library through March 24
Justin Potter Library’s Book Sale will start on Friday, Feb. 23, and will continue through Saturday, March 24.
There will be books, audio books, videos and magazines for sale at great prices. The library is accepting donations of books and movies that are in good condition for the book sale. We request no textbooks, magazines or encyclopedias, please. Come by and check out what the libraries have to offer.
For additional information, contact Justin Potter Library at 615-597-4359 or visit us on Facebook and the website at dekalblibraries.net.
Worship choir to perform Palm Sunday
The Worship Choir and Children’s Choir of Smithville First Baptist Church will present “The Glorious Story of Easter” on Palm Sunday, March 25, at 10:00 a.m. All are invited to attend.
Alexandria Easter Egg Hunt, March 31
Will be held at Volunteer Park in Alexandria on March 31 from 11 a.m. to 1p.m.
There will be over a thousand eggs to hunt, Piñata’s to be hit, and a hay ride. It is rumored there may be a snipe hunt for adults. The fire department will be selling hotdogs and hamburgers at this event.
Local Help Center Needs Help From The Community!
His Love Help Center has been providing free clothes, shoes, medical items and etc. for over three years to people in our community. Everyone that helps out there are all volunteers. The community has showed great support by donating clothing household items and small cash donations, but at this time it needs financial help to be able to continue. A great number of families has been blessed by this Help Center. They serve all walks of life, such as single parents, the elderly, fire victims, and more. At the current location (1100 S. College St.) the Help Center has to pay rent, phone, water, gas and electric. So far the utilities are being kept up with by small cash donations and the sale of the household items, but the rent has been falling behind. At this time the Help Center does not have any financial backing from an outside person, a church or business. In order to stay open and to continue serving our community it needs your help. If you feel you are able to provide financial help, have a building they can use or a one-time donation please stop by the help center or call 615-597-(love) 5683
Help Wanted – Be a Caris hospice Volunteer today
Do you enjoy giving support and being a good listener to those around you? If your answer is yes, then becoming a Caris Hospice Volunteer could be for you. Please contact Gail Evans, Volunteer Coordinator at 888-537-3430 or visit the website at www.carishealthcare.com for more information or to apply.
Smithville Community Cumberland Presbyterian Church Blood Drive Tuesday, Jan. 2
Life’s a gift, give more of it by donating blood to the Community Cumberland Presbyterian Church in the Fellowship Hall, 201 S. College Street, Smithville, Tuesday, Jan. 2, from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. To schedule an appointment log onto redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code: Smithville 19. Walk-ins welcome.
Free Community-Based Education
The evidence-based Nurturing Parenting Program builds protective factors in families that, when present, increase the health and well-being of children and families. A workshop will be held in DeKalb County to help families learn about the philosophy and practices of Nurturing Parenting. The classes are also offered in Cannon, Clay Cumberland, Fentress, Jackson, Macon, Overton, Pickett, Smith, Van Buren, Warren and White Counties. To register, please contact: Annette Dupree-Sanders, Statewide Training Program Manager, Tennessee Voices for Children at 615-269-7751 or 931-980-4588 or by email adupreesanders@tnvoices.org. www.tnvoices.org
Earn your High School Equivalency Diploma through Free Classes
There are free classes held at the DeKalb County Complex, Room 119 Monday – Thursday from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Registration is Monday 3:30 – 7 p.m. and Tuesday 9 a.m. to noon. Don’t see a time that works with your schedule? Ask about special appointments. Call 855-516-0160 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Classes are funded under a grant with the State of Tennessee and the Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
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.
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.
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. The shelter is now open and running well. Everyone is welcome to attend and learn more about the shelter and how one can help.”
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, for 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.
