Last Minute Toy Shop Registration
Pre-registration for the 2024 Last Minute Toy Shop will be held December 3 thru 6 from 4-7pm in the cafeteria of the DeKalb County Complex. You must provide ID, proof of residency, why help is needed and birth certificates for each child. Children of DeKalb County ages birth thru 18 and still in school are eligible. You will be given an appointment for shopping day which will be held on December 14, 2024. For more information, follow the Last Minute Toy Shop on Facebook or visit the website at www.lastminutetoyshop.com
Christmas Festivities and Parades
The following are DeKalb County Christmas Festivities and Parades as follows: Saturday, December 7, 2024 Christmas Marketplace at the Community Complex Auditorium from 8-2pm shop vendors for unique gift ideas Last Minute Toy Shop fundraiser: Saturday, December 7, 2024 Smithville Christmas Parade at 4pm; Saturday, December 7, 2024 Christmas on the Square and Live Windows downtown Smithville beginning at 5:30 p.m.; Sunday, December 8, 2024 Liberty Christmas Parade beginning at 2pm. Lineup at 1pm at Salem Baptist Church – hot cocoa and cookies for everyone; Saturday, December 14, 2024 Alexandria Christmas Parade beginning at 1pm on West Mains Street, Alexandria.
Regifting Event
Let your children join Patch Work for its 10th Annual Regifting Event on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at the DeKalb County Complex. Children ages four to 12 years-old shop free for the parents/caregivers. Children help assemble Blessing Bags for local Headstart Children. Each child also gets to decorate a quilt square which will be assembled at a later date and donated to an individual who may be challenged with health issues. Children can pre-register or register the day of the event. All children who shop will also receive a goody bag. Call or text, before 9pm, any of the following 615-517-9100, 931-247-3369*, 615-464-7516 or 931-212-7567.
Nativity Walkthrough
Smithville First United Methodist Church will host a Christmas Nativity Walkthrough on Friday, December 6 and Saturday, December 7 from 5-7pm each night. Let’s celebrate the reason for the season together. Bring your loved ones for a peaceful walk through the church’s collection of nativity scenes from around the world. The church is located at 108 North Fourth Street, Smithville
Life of Christ Christmas Drive-Thru
Brush Creek Baptist Church will hold a Life of Christ Christmas Drive-Thru on December 7 & 8, 2024 from 6-8pm. The church is located at 26 School House Circle, Brush Creek. Donated appreciated for the Hast of Love Ministry. For more information call 615-683-8249 or email bcmbc@dtccom.net. In case of inclement weather, please call and listen to recording.
Free Christmas Shopping Day
God’s Grace Ministry will have its free Christmas Shopping Day on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at Cumberland Presbyterian Church from 8am until noon.
Coat and Toy Drive
Cash Express has launched its 19th annual coat and toy drive. They accepting toys, coats, shoes (washable) clothing and non-perishable food items at many drop-off locations throughout the county, as well as, their office at 409 East Broad Street, Smithville.. All donations must be received by Dec. 15 in order to have them delivered in time for Christmas. They will also hold a bake sale on December 3 where all money will go toward the drive.
Commodity Distribution
The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency will hold a commodities distribution for DeKalb County on Thursday, December 19 from 9-11am at the DeKalb County UCHRA office. Sign up will be available at the distribution date.
FCE Meetings
The FCE will be meeting the 2nd Tuesday of each month. The meeting will be held at 10 a.m. at the DeKalb County Complex in the Motlow Conference room. Everyone is invited to attend.
Free Meals for Seniors
Alexandria Activity Center is offering a free congregate meal to anyone age 60 and older at 11:00 AM Monday through Friday. Please call 615-529-2928 or text 931-259-6568 a day in advance to reserve your meal. We are located at 330 Edgewood St, Alexandria, TN 37012 (just past the fairgrounds on the right). The Center opens at 8:00AM. We offer free daily activities including card games, shooting pool, puzzles, arts & crafts, etc.
Wed Dec 4 Sausage patty, Hash Browns, Stewed Tomatoes, Biscuit & Gravy, Apple Crisp, Milk- 9:30 Book reading, 12:00 Bingo w/Jennifer
Thu Dec 5 Chicken Patty, Green peas, Carrots, Fruit, Roll w/butter, Milk- 9:00 Exercise, 12:00 Cupcake liner ornaments
Fri Dec 6 Fish, Pinto Beans, Coleslaw, Fruit, Cornbread, Milk, Cookie - 9:00 Puzzles, 12:00 Craft-Christmas Donuts
Mon Dec 9 Hamburger w/Bun, French Fries, Coleslaw, Fruit, Milk- 8:30 Muffins & Coffee 9:30 Cards, Board games, Pool
Tue Dec 10 Chicken Casserole, Peas, Corn, Fruit, Roll w/Butter, Milk- 9:00 Exercise, 12:00 Craft-Yarn Hat ornaments
Wed Dec 11 Veggie Beef Soup, Grilled cheese sandwich, Garden Salad, Fruit w/Jello, Milk -9:30 Book reading 12:00 Bingo w/Jennifer
UCDD
Are you raising a relative child or need housing assistance? For more information on assistance and support, please contact Melissa Allison at the Upper Cumberland Development District toll-free at 1-800-275-8233. A support group meeting will be held for relatives caring for relative children during the month. Please contact Melissa Allison at 931-476-4127. If you are interested in attending this meeting. For housing assistance, while caring for a minor child, please contact Myra Walker.
Veterans Service Officer Ready To Assist
Are you a veteran in need of assistance? DeKalb County has a Veteran’s Service Officer ready to help you, not only with filing claims, but for conversations about your service. Officer Erica Degni is located on the first floor of the DeKalb County Courthouse and is ready to offer assistance. She is available for in-office visits each Tuesday and Thursday or can be reached by calling 615-597-3003. DeKalb County appreciates the service of all veterans and is proud to provide this
Service.
LBJ&C
L.B.J.& C. Head Start is currently accepting applications to provide free comprehensive child development services to children 3-5 years of age for all children including children with disabilities in a full day program. School Readiness and the well-being of children is the primary goal at L.B.J.&C. Head Start. L.B.J.&C. Head Start also focuses on family well-being. Head Start assists families in obtaining their GED, furthering education, seeking employment, obtain affordable housing, and much more. Let L.B.J.&C. Head Start provide your family with the head start you need to succeed!
For more information contact: Smithville Head Start Center at 615-549-5595
