Flock Your Friends and Family
Pink flamingoes have begun nesting on lawns in DeKalb County as the latest Last Minute Toy Shop fundraiser kicked off. For a donation of $25, you can have your friends and family flocked. The long-legged birds will nest in the yard for one to two days before moving on. To schedule your flocking, call or text 615-337-3375 • 615-464-5056 • 615-318-0678 • 615-598-0825 OR EMAIL LASTMINUTETOYSHOP@GMAIL.COM
American Legion Meeting, August 15
The American Legion and Ladies Auxiliary will meet Thursday night, August 15th at 6 p.m. at the building at Snow Hill. A meal of hamburgers and hot dogs will be enjoyed before the meeting. All members and their spouses are welcome and encouraged to come.
Farm Bureau of Smithville
The Annual Meeting of the DeKalb Co. Farm Bureau will be held Aug. 17, 2024, from 5-7pm at the DeKalb Co. Complex. Chelsea Rose, Exc. Director of TN FFA Foundation will be the guest speaker. All Farm Bureau members are invited to attend.
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Please Join Us for Revival, August 17-21. 2024
Elizabeth Chapel will have Revival with David Milles, Evangelists, Pastor of Bellwood Baptist Church Columbus, GA.
Saturday, August 17, Evangelism Training 9 a.m. Evangelism Afterward, Sunday August 18, Revival 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Music by ECBC Choir. Monday August 19, Revival at 6p.m., Music by Up in the Air. Tuesday, August 20, Revival 6p.m. Music by Tyler Cantrell and the Browns. Wednesday, August 21, Revival at 6 p.m. Music by ECBE Worship Team. Elizabeth Chapel Baptist Church, 1850 Allen Ferry Rd., Smithville, Tn 37166.
DeKalb County Schools
The 2024-25 DeKalb County School Calendar is as follows:
DeKalb County students and teachers will have a full week off for fall break October 14-18, Thanksgiving November 25-29, and spring break March 24-28, and a two-week winter break for Christmas December 23 to January 3. December 20 will be an abbreviated day (7:45 a.m.-9:15 a.m.). Students will return to school after the Christmas holiday on January 6, 2025. Schools will also be closed for Labor Day September 2, Dr. Martin Luther King Day January 20, President’s Day February 17, Good Friday. April 18, and Monday, April 21. The last day of school will be May 23, 2025 (abbreviated 7:45 a.m.-9:15 a.m.). May 22 will be an administrative day.
Report cards will be issued at all schools on October 8, December 20, January 9, March 18, and May 23.
Parent teacher conferences will be held at all schools from 3-6 p.m. on October 10 and March 20.
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
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Hunter Education Classroom Course, August 17
All registrants for this event must be 9 years of age by Saturday, August 17, 2024. The course is offered free of charge to anyone interested regardless of age; however, you must be nine years of age or older to become a certified hunter education graduate. This is a 1-day event on Saturday August 17, 2024 from 8:30 to 4:30p.m. at the DeKalb County Fire Department located on 782 King Ridge Rd, Dowelltown, TN 37059.This is instructed by: Tony Cross. You must cancel your registration before August 17, 2024. Per state and federal statutes, your Social Security Number is required. If you wish to register for this course, but have never been issued a Social Security Number, please call 615-781-6538 for assistance.
The Warren County Genealogical & Historical Association
The Program will be Dr. Michael Bradley, Farewell Speeches of the Civil War. Plan to attend our meeting on August 17, 2024. Visitors are invited to attend! Time is 2p.m. This will be held at 201 Locust Street, McMinnville, TN 37110
Justin Potter Library August Storytime
Justin Potter Library will host a Storytime on Friday, August 23, 2024 at 10 a.m. for pre-school children. We hope you will join us for fun stories and a goody bag for each child that is present. Please contact the library at 615-597-4359 or on Facebook, Instagram or www.dekalblibraries.net for further information.
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.
God’s Grace Ministry Fall Festival, August 17
The Fall Festival will be August 17, 2024 at Green Brook Park from 9a.m. to 4p.m. Free entry. There will be a Bounce House, Food Trucks, Market, Crafts and more.
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.
UCHRA Commodity Distribution, August 22
The Upper Cumberland Human Resource (UCHRA) will hold a commodities distribution for DeKalb County on Thursday, August 22, 2024 from 9 until 11 a.m. at the DeKalb County UCHRA office. Sign-up will be available at the distribution site.
Annual Overdose Awareness Day, August 24
Join us for our Annual Overdose Awareness Day on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 5p.m.-Dusk at Greenbrook Park at Large Pavilion). There will be overdose reversal training, dinner and refreshments, music, skit performance, glow vigil walk, recovery testimony and community resource tables and more. For more information contact: Jennifer Matthews @ 615-215-224 or email: Dekalb Prevention Coalition at dekalbtnprevention@gmail.com
