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.
Benefit for the family of Joseph Bowen
on March 24
A benefit in memory of fallen officer Joseph Bowen will be held March 24 at 6 p.m. at the DeKalb County Complex, with Blood Bough and Wendell Judkins and the Singing Believers. All proceeds go to the officer’s wife and family.
Banks Cemetery meeting
on March 25
The annual Banks Cemetery meeting will be held at 2 p.m., March 25 at Banks Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Please attend as there will be elections and updates on upkeep of the cemetery.
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 a.m. All are invited to attend.
Cattlemen meet March 27
The DeKalb County Cattleman’s Association annual meeting will be Tuesday, March 27 at 6 p.m. in the Smithville Church of Christ Annex. All members and new members are welcome.
Bake sale on March 29
Board of Education is having a bake sale for Relay for Life on Thursday, March 29 at the Board of Education rain or shine.
Softball sign-ups
begin March 29
The DeKalb girls and boys slow pitch softball sign-ups at Bill Page Park will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. March 29-30 and April 19-20.
Amateur radio club meets March 29
A meeting of the DeKalb/Cannon County Amateur Radio Club will be held on Thursday, March 29 at 6:30 p.m. at the Smithville Fire Department at 104 E. Main Street, Smithville.
Head start centers closed for Good Friday
LBJ&C Development Corporation Headstart centers and central office will be closed March 30 for Good Friday.
THP to hold roadblock, March 30
The THP will be conducting a Driver License Checkpoint, March 30 on Hwy. 56 in DeKalb County.
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, Piñatas 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.
Daughter of Confederacy meet April 4
The United Daughters of the Confederacy, Captain Sally Tompkins 2123 will have its monthly meeting Wednesday, 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.
Walk with the mayors, April 6
Walk with the Mayors in recognition of National Public Health Week will be held at 1:30 p.m., April 6 at Green Brooke Community Park at 812 Fisher Avenue in Smithville.
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 shown 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 have been blessed by this Help Center. It serves 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.
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.
