Christpoint VBS July 23-25
Christpoint Smithville’s VBS will conclude July 25 as it will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. They will have classes for grades K-5. There will be Bible stories, crafts, food, and games. Their 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.
Amateur Radio Operator meeting July 26
A meeting of the DeKalb/Cannon County Amateur Radio Club will be held on Thursday, July 26 at 6:30 p.m. at the Smithville Fire Department 104 E. Main Street, Smithville. All local amateur radio operators and those interested in amateur radio are invited to attend. Amateur radio operators also called “hams” communicate with other operators in the local area, statewide, nationally, and even worldwide. Hams also aid during times of emergencies with vital communication links. The DeKalb/Cannon County Amateur Radio Club is an affiliated club of the American Radio Relay League. Call 615-597-9563 for more information or check out the club’s webpage at http://www.dccarc.org.
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 at the Community Complex from 5 to 7 p.m. July 27. 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 yard sale at Snow Hill Baptist July 28
Snow Hill Baptist will hold a free yard sale July 28 from 8 a.m. until noon. The church is located about two miles west of town behind the big blue water tower. The event will be in the basement in case of rain. Everything is free.
Indian Creek Baptist hosts singing July 29
Indian Creek Baptist Church will host a Sunday night singing July 29 at 6 p.m. with Three Parts Grace.
Wellness Committee meets at noon July 31
The DeKalb Wellness Commission will meet July 31 at the county complex at noon.
Homecoming at Indian Creek Baptist Aug. 5
Indian Creek Baptist Church will hold homecoming Aug. 5 with The Calvary Trio (The Fuson Family) at 10:30 a.m. Terry Fesler will bring the message. Ric Lee is host pastor. Everyone welcome.
Class of ’93 reunion Sept. 8
DCHS Class of 1993 Reunion at Twisted Oaks on Sept. 8 at 6:30 p.m. We will order from the menu. There is no additional cost to attend. Please call or text Bridgett (Parsley) Loyd at (423)718-1575 or Deana (Cantrell) Colwell at (615)418-5401 or contact us on Facebook to let us know how many will be attending.
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.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
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.
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.
