Entry deadline for Miss Jamboree pageants June 28
Pageants for boys and girls ages birth to 48 months, girls ages 4-20 will be held Saturday, June 30 beginning at 11:00 a.m. at the DeKalb Community Complex. Entry fee is $25 with optional entries available. Deadline for entry June 28. No “at the door” entry accepted. Contests open to all Tennessee residents. Applications are available at the Smithville Review and on the Miss Jamboree Pageants Facebook Event Page.
Ladies’ Conference June 30
The Ladies of Christ ladies’ conference will be held at noon, June 30 at The House of Prayer Apostolic Church, 690 Bright Hill Road in Smithville with Bridge King speaking and testimony by Tiffany Haley.
Support Group meeting July 2
A support group for moms who have experienced the death of a child is scheduled to start on Monday, July 2 at the Haven of Hope Counseling office at 301 West Main Street from 6-7pm. There will be no fee, but if desired, a donation can be made to Haven of Hope of DeKalb County. If you would like to participate or want more information, e-mail Kay Quintero at office@havenofhopetn.org.
Red Cross Blood Drive July 3
The American Red Cross will have a blood drive at Smithville Community Cumberland Presbyterian Church July 3 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. To schedule an appointment go to redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor number Smithville19.
Smithville Cumberland Church holds event Jamboree weekend
Smithville Cumberland Presbyterian Church will hold its annual yard sale and craft fair during the Jamboree on Friday and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Money raised will go toward upcoming mission trips to Brazil. The youth will again serve delicious food from the Kountry Kitchen from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. to raise funds to help with youth missions trips. This year they will be serving gumbo, fried pies, ice cream and more.
Vacation Bible School at House of Prayer July 13-14
The House of Prayer Apostolic Church at 690 Bright Hill Road will hold Game On, Vacation Bible School from 6 to 8:30 p.m. July 13 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., July 14.
Free Wildlife Food Plot Mix
The TWRA and the DeKalb SCD are giving away a 1-10 pound bag of wildlife seed for the people in DeKalb County until supply last. One bag will sow about ¼ acre. This will help feed the deer, turkeys, and songbirds. Come by the Soil Conservation office located at the USDA Service Center, 647 Bright Hill Road. Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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 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.
