Whorton Springs VBS through June 7
Whorton Springs Baptist Church will host Vacation Bible School June 3-7 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. nightly with the theme this year “Gear Up, Get Ready, Game On”.
Retired Teachers meeting June 7
DeKalb County Retired Teachers will meet at 11 a.m., June 7 at St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital. All local retired teachers are invited.
High School baseball tryouts June 7
Coach Adam Kefauver will oversee baseball tryouts at 5:30 p.m., June 7 at the high school field.
Home fix-up work camp apps due June 8
Smithville Church of Christ is offering their work camp for less fortunate residents who can use help fixing up and beautifying their property and homes. Those who would like to have their residence considered should contact the church at 615-597-4159 by June 8 to get an application and sign a release form.
Neddy Jacobs Days June 8-9
Fiddlers Grove is preparing for Neddy Jacobs Days June 8-9 in the James E. Ward Ag Center in Lebanon. The event will go from noon until 8 p.m. on the eighth and 10 p.m. to 4 p.m. on the ninth with vendors and music. Admission is $5 and children under 10 are free. Those wanting their child to perform beside an established musician may make the request by calling 615-547-6111. Deadline to book booth space is May 31 and may be done by calling the above number.
DeKalb County Fire Department benefit June 9
Liberty Engine #65 will hold a benefit at DeKalb West School beginning at 4 p.m., June 9 with gumbo, catfish and chicken. Adults $12, kids 6-10 is $6 and under five is free. Live auction begins at 7 p.m. Those interested in donating call 615-464-3166.
Fiddlers Grove Kidz Kamp June 9
Kids Camp will be hosted at Fiddlers Grove in Lebanon from 10 a.m. to noon, June 9 and July 7 for ages six through 16. Cost to cover materials is $25 and will include events like wood burning, quilting, weaving, basket making and many others. Call 615-547-6111 to pre-register.
Vandergriff-Pugh Reunion June 9
The descendants of John Calvin Vandergriff and Parthena Jane Pugh will have a reunion June 9 at Dowelltown CIC at 10 a.m. with lunch at noon Bring a covered dish. For info call 615-536-5113.
Decoration at Bonham June 10
Decoration will be held at Bonham Cemetery, June 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donations for upkeep may be made at First Bank.
Mount Holly Decoration June 10
Decoration will be held June 10 at 1:30 p.m. at Mount Holly Cemetery. The cemetery association will have a business meeting. Donations for upkeep may be sent to Darlene Evans, 1820 Students Home Road, Smithville, TN 37166.
Blood Assurance holds blood drive June 11
A blood drive will be held at the county complex senior center inside the bloodmobile from 11 a.m.to 6 p.m., June 11. To schedule an appointment go to bloodassurance.org/dekalb or call Jimmy Poss as 615-597-7426.
Liberty Day Camp June 18-21
The Liberty Day Camp will be held June 18-21 for children ages first through sixth grades from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring a sack lunch. The event will be held at Salem Baptist Church at 483 West Main Street.
Adcock Cemetery donations for upkeep
Anyone with family buried at Adcock Cemetery is asked to make donations for mowing. Make checks payable to Winnie Petty at 235 Petty Road, Smithville, TN 37166.
Clothing donation drop off dates at DeKalb Middle School
DeKalb Middle school on St. Bernard Boulevard free clothing market is looking for clothing and shoes sizes youth large and adult extra-large. They may be dropped off at DMS June 8 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., and July 23 from 8 a.m. to noon. For info call Suzette or Angela at 615-597-79878.
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.
Al-Anon Meetings
The McMinnville Alanon group meets Tuesday and Thursday nights at 7 p.m. at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church, 1024 Faulkner Springs Road in McMinnville. Local meetings are held at Haven of Hope, 301 West Main Street in 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 will suspended its meetings for the summer but will pick back up the first Thursday in September at 6:30 p.m. in the second story of city hall.
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.
