Smithville Church of God holds VBS July 8-12
Smithville Church of God will host Vacation Bible School July 8-12 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. nightly for ages K-5.

New Home revival July 9-13
New Home Missionary Baptist Church will be having Revival July 9-13 at 7 p.m. Thomas Hale will be bringing the message. Everyone is invited.

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.

Fundraiser for fire department July 14
The DeKalb County Fire Department, Engine 57, Four Season Station will hold a BBQ dinner and auction July 14 at the DeKalb County Complex at 4 p.m. with an auction beginning at 6 p.m. Adults $8 and kids under five, $4.

GOP Early Vote Picnic Set for Saturday, July 14
 The Dekalb County Republican Party will be hosting a FREE Early Vote Picnic and Get Out the Vote Rally at Green Brook Park Pavilion #4 on Saturday, July 14, 2018, from 11:30 a.m. till 1 p.m. Free BBQ and fixins from Fireman One will be provided. All DeKalb County residents are invited to come and share in fellowship and hear from our Republican candidates for county, state, and federal offices.

Smithville Church of Christ hosts VBS July 16-19
Vacation Bible School will be held from 9 to 11 a.m., July 16-19 for ages three through sixth grade at Smithville Church of Christ at 520 Dry Creek Road. This year’s theme is “Excavate, Discovering the Treasures of Jesus." The church can be reached at 615-597-4159.

THP to hold roadblock July 21
The Tennessee Highway Patrol will be conducting a Sobriety Checkpoint July 21, 2018 on US70 in DeKalb County. Impaired driving is a serious crime that kills more than 16,000 people and injures 305,000 others every year in the United States. Troopers will evaluate drivers for signs of alcohol or drug impairment. Troopers will target those who operate a vehicle while impaired and take corrective actions for other violations observed while ensuring the protection of all motorists. The Tennessee Highway Patrol recognizes that sobriety checkpoints are highly visible and effective tools in the battle against impaired driving.

Cantrell reunion July 22 at Midway CIC
The family reunion for the family of the late Felix and Mary Luna Cantrell will be held July 22 at Midway CIC in Warren County. Everyone is welcome. Bring a covered dish and spend the day.
 
Christpoint VBS July 23-25
Christpoint Smithville will be having VBS on July 23-25 from 6-8 p.m. There will have classes for grades K-5. There will be Bible stories, crafts, food, and games. The theme this year is Super God! Super Me! Children will learn how our Super God uses ordinary people in extraordinary ways. The church is located at 614 Murphy Street. Save time by pre-registering your child at the following link: http://christpoint.gradenpapers.com/smithville/vbs. 

Education Celebration July 27
The education celebration will be held at 6 p.m., July 27 around the square.

Fall sign-ups for youth Center Hill Soccer Club
Fall sign-ups for the Fall Center Hill Soccer Club will be held July 14 at the Northside fields from 8 a.m. to noon and then at the Community Complex from 5 to 7 p.m. July 17, 19 and 24 and 27. There will be another Saturday sign-up on July 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the complex. There will be a mandatory training day on July 28 from 9 a.m. to noon which will also serve as a last chance to sign up with trainings happening July 28 from 9 to 10 a.m. for under four, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. for under six, and 10 to 11 a.m. for under nine, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. for under 12 and11 a.m. to noon for under 16. All players need soccer cleats and shin guards.

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 Blvd., is having a free clothing market and is looking for clothing and shoes sizes youth large and adult extra-large. These 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.