God Feed the Children Chili supper Feb. 10
God Feed the Children Pantry in Liberty will be holding a chili/stew supper on Saturday, Feb. 10 at the Liberty community center from 4-7 p.m. All you can eat $5. Tea and dessert will also be provided. For more information contact Ronald Crook at 615-318-3354.
Book Signing at Justin Potter Library
Author, Larry Self, will have a book signing at Justin Potter Library on Thursday, Feb. 8 from 2-4 p.m. He has written two children’s books entitled “Mary a Mermaid in Reverse, Book 1 and 2.
Larry Self was born at home in 1944, near Smithville. He attended school in DeKalb County and later pastored churches there as well. He moved his family to Putnam County in 1973 to pastor a church. In 1976 Larry, his wife Betty and Mr. U.L. Whitson founded the Cookeville Rescue Mission. He was the Executive Director of the mission for 38 years and spent 41 years there as Pastor of Marsh Chapel. Larry and his family currently attend People’s Baptist Church located in Alexandria.
Larry is excited to announce and to invite all his old and new friends to Justin Potter Library in Smithville where he will be signing copies of his books. The books will be available to purchase for $6 and book 1 includes a bonus music CD containing the classic Eddie Raven song “The God for Kids”.
Ugandan children to perform at Smithville First Baptist Church Feb. 6
Children from Uganda bring a vibrant and joyful performance to Smithville First Baptist Church on Tuesday, Feb. 6. The community is invited is invited to hear the Sozo Children’s Choir as they sing traditional African songs, children’s church songs and the contemporary music from worship bands like Chris Tomlin, Hillsong United, and Elevation Worship. The concert is free, starting at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 6 at Smithville First Baptist Church, 101 West Church Street. A love offering will be taken up following the concert.
Democratic Party Mass Meeting to be held Saturday, Feb. 17
The DeKalb County Democratic Party will hold a Mass Meeting for county and state Democratic candidates, Saturday, Feb. 17, to kick off the election year. The event will take place at the DeKalb County High School cafeteria, beginning at 10 a.m.
Meet the candidates for Governor, US Senator, US Representative, State Senator, State Representative, County Mayor, Circuit Court Clerk, Road Supervisor, Sheriff, County Clerk, Register of Deeds, Trustee, County Commission, School Board, City Council. Mary Mancini, Chair of the Tennessee Democratic Party, will be the keynote speaker. The event will feature live music by Jake Hoot, coffee, donuts, and conversation.
Steel Magnolias performances begin in February in Smithville and McMinnville
Come take a journey with us back to the 80’s to one of the most beloved movies of all time. You better hurry and get your appointment to Truvy’s Beauty Salon and catch up on all the latest gossip in Chinquapin, Louisiana. Watch the lives of six women in the course of a year. Steel Magnolias is about the bond a group of women share in a small-town Southern community, and how they cope with the death of one of their own. With live musical performances and a cast so talented that they will have you laughing and crying through their interpretation of this classic. Its two weekends in Smithville and McMinnville you just can’t afford to miss. These performances will show just how women can be both as delicate as a Magnolia blossom and as tough as Steel.
Smithville shows will be at Smithville First Assembly of God
Feb. 15 at 7p.m. show only- $15; Feb. 16 at 7 p.m. dinner at 6:15 p.m. - $20; Feb. 17 at 1 p.m. lunch at 12 - $20; Feb. 17 at 6 p.m. Dinner at 5 p.m. - $20. Call 615-318-2298 for tickets
Mcminnville: Steel Magnolias at The Park Theater on Feb. 24. For tickets visit the Park Theater website.
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. Everyone that helps out there are all volunteers. The community has showed great support by donating clothing household items and small cash donations, but at this time it needs financial help to be able to continue. A great number of families has been blessed by this Help Center. 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. So far the utilities are being kept up with by small cash donations and the sale of the household items, but the rent has been falling behind. At this time the Help Center does not have any financial backing from an outside person, a church or business. 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.
Upper Cumberland Home & Garden Show
Presented by the Home Builders Association of the Upper Cumberland. See the latest trends in home building, remodeling, decorating, and landscaping
Event includes Cooking Stage, Exhibits, Barn Sale, and Education. Show held at the Hyder Burks Pavilion in Cookeville.
Event hours are Friday 4 - 8 p.m., Saturday 9 - 6 p.m., and Sunday 12 - 4 p.m.
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.
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.
Free Community-Based Education
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.
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. The shelter is now open and running well. Everyone is welcome to attend and learn more about the shelter and how one can help.”
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, for 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.
