Amateur radio meeting April 26
A meeting of the DeKalb/Cannon County Amateur Radio Club will be held on Thursday, April 26 at 6:30 p.m. at the Cannon County High School, 1 Lion Drive - Room 115, Woodbury, TN 37190. All local amateur radio operators and those interested in amateur radio are invited to attend.
Survivor and caregiver reception April 26
The American Cancer Society will host a Survivor and Caregiver Reception April 26 from 5 p.m. – 7p.m. This will be held at Elizabeth Chapel Baptist Church, 1850 Allen Ferry Road, Smithville. Sponsored by Dr. Timothy Tobitt and Good Health Family Clinic.
Smithville Church of God yard sale April 26-28
Smithville Church of God will hold a yard sale April 26-28 in the fellowship hall. Thursday and Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday until noon.
Whip Cracking Rodeo or FFA on April 27-28
This year’s 9th Annual Whip Crackin’ Rodeo will be held on April 27 and 28 at the Ward Agricultural Center in Lebanon.
Drug Take Back Day is April 28
Drug Take Back will be held Saturday, April 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event will be at DeKalb City Hall, Town Square in Smithville. Bring in your unused or expired prescription, over-the-counter, and/ or veterinary medications for proper disposal. This is provided by the DeKalb County Anti-Drug Coalition in conjunction with the DeKalb County, City Police Departments, Health Department, and Coordinated School Health.
United Methodist Yard Sale April 28
The United Methodist Women are holding a yard sale on Saturday, April 28 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Blood drive on May 1
A blood drive will be held at Smithville Cumberland Presbyterian Church, in the fellowship hall, 201 South College Street on May 1 from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. To schedule your appointment log onto redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code: Smithville 19.
DeKalb Retired Teachers meeting is May 3
All retired teachers residing in DeKalb County are invited to attend our next meeting May 3 at National Health Care (NHC). We will meet at 11:30 a.m. for a meal hosted by NHC. Contact Russell Watson for more details 615-597-7182 or rjiris@dtccom.net. The next meeting will be June 7 at 11:30 a.m. at DeKalb Community Hospital.
Kindergarten Pre-registration is May 4
Kindergarten pre-registration for the 2018-19 school year will be Friday, May 4 from 8:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. in the gym at Smithville Elementary School.
Children who plan to attend kindergarten must turn five years old on or before August 15, 2018 in order to enroll for the 2018-19 school year. Please bring the following information with you on pre-registration day:
• Social Security card
• Original birth certificate (certified copy with the state seal, not the hospital copy or mother’s copy)
• Current, up to date, physical examination and immunization record (These must be on a Tennessee Department of Health Certificate of Immunization, which can be obtained from your doctor’s office or the Health Department)
• Proof of residency for DeKalb County (i.e. gas/electric bill)
• Your child (they will be tested on registration day)
Crusade For Christ Youth Rally May 4
The Crusade for Christ Youth Rally will be held Friday, May 4 at Calvary Baptist Church at 830 Foster Road in Smithville. Registration and food at 6 p.m. and 6:45 worship service with praise and worship band. Free food, prizes, games. Everyone invited.
Thirteenthth annual Dot’s Story Telling Day is May 5
The Smithville Study Club will host Dot’s Story Telling day at the DeKalb County Complex on May 5 from 1 to 3 p.m. to benefit the DeKalb Imagination Library.
Priscilla Shirer Simulcast on May 5
You are invited to attend a Priscilla Shirer simulcast event. This is a global simulcast event encouraging women to know God’s word and grow deeper in their faith. This event will be held at Smithville Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 201 South College Street, Smithville. The date will be Saturday, May 5, 2018 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets are $15. Continental breakfast and a light lunch will be provided. For more information call 615-597-4197 or visit or visit www.smithvillecpc.com.
Motlow Graduation is May 5
Motlow State Community College will host its 48th annual Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 5, inside Nisbett Center on the Moore County campus. The college’s consistent enrollment growth has necessitated expansion of the event to three separate ceremonies. Over 1,100 Motlow students have applied to graduate, constituting the largest graduating class in the history of the College. At 10 a.m., Moore County and Fayetteville campus students will graduate. The 1 p.m. ceremony will graduate students from the McMinnville campus and the Nursing class. The day will conclude at 4 p.m. with the Smyrna campus students having degrees conferred upon them.
Gospel singing May 19
An all-day gospel singing will be held May 19 at the DeKalb County Fairgrounds from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. If you would like to perform or for more info call 615-683-9606.
Bluegrass and Craft Festival on May 19
The Smithville Lion’s Club Inaugural Bluegrass and Craft Festival will be held Saturday, May 19 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Greenbrook Park. Craft and Food Booths and bands throughout the day. Bring a lawn chair. If you pick, bring your instrument and join in the fun.
School Art Exhibit May 26
DeKalb County Schools will hold an art exhibit May 26 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the DeKalb County Complex featuring art from local students.
Trip to New York planned for June
Judy Redmon has taken over Wanda Poss’ traveling group since her passing. Judy is planning a trip to New York. The trip is in June from 7-13. She needs at least six more people. The cost is $637 which pays rooming, 10 meals and transportation. Judy has had several years of experience in this kind of activity. Please call her at 615-597-6240 and make plans to go. There will be a meeting in May at the Senior Citizens Center. You may save up your money and meet her there or call her and she will come and get it.
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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. 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. 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.
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
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. For more information contact the Smithville Head Start Center at 615-597-5168.
