DCCARC Members,
Friends, & Media
A meeting of the DeKalb/Cannon County Amateur Radio Club will be held on Thursday, Dec. 28 - 6:30 PM at the Cannon County High School, 1 Lion Drive - Room 115, Woodbury, 37190. All local amateur radio operators and those interested in amateur radio are invited to attend.
January 1 at 10 a.m. – New Year’s 1st Hike and Feast at Edgar Evins State Park
Meet at 10 a.m. in the marina parking lot next to the covered picnic shelters to sign in, drop off food, and a group picture. Then we’ll car pool to the trail head for a 2 ½ mile easy to moderate hike led by a Park Ranger on the Millennium Trail before returning to a blazing fire, hot beverages and a hearty lunch. Bring a prepared dish to share of foods you would normally enjoy New Years Day. Disposable plates, cups and utensils will be furnished by Friends of Edgar Evins State Park. There are electrical outlets. After the meal those who wish to hike more may do the easy to moderate 2 mile Highland Rim Nature Trail next to the Visitors Center. For information call the park office at 931-858-2114 or visit the website at www.foeesp.com
Smithville Community
Cumberland Presbyterian Church Blood Drive Tuesday, Jan. 2
Life’s a gift, give more of it by donating blood to the Community Cumberland Presbyterian Church in the Fellowship Hall, 201 S. College Street, Smithville, Tuesday, Jan. 2, from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. To schedule an appointment log onto redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code: Smithville 19. Walk-ins welcome.
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 in Nurturing Parenting Classes
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.
Smithville Lions Club Annual Pecan Sale
Fundraiser
It’s that time of year and Smithville Lions Club is taking orders for those delicious Mammoth (halves) pecans. A one-pound bag is only $10. To preorder call Wendy Bottomley at 615-390-3567 or the club at 615-4646112 and leave your name and phone number. You can also stop by the offices of Dr. Starla Meigs, Vester Parsley or Jackie Smith (State Farm Insurance). Thank you for supporting the Smithville Lions Club.
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. Everyone is welcome to learn about plans for a facility which will house and treat lost or stray animals to be returned to their owner or available for adoption.
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, free 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. Classes will be held in the kitchen.
