Amateur radio meeting Sept. 27
A meeting of the DeKalb/Cannon County Amateur Radio Club will be held on Thursday, Sept. 27 at 6:30 p.m. at the Smithville Fire Department 104 E. Main Street, Smithville.
Reeder reunion Sept. 29
The Reeder reunion for the relatives of Julius and Vinnie Mae Reeder will be held Sept. 29 beginning at 10 a.m. at Green Brook Park. Bring a covered dish for noon lunch along with family photos.
Library book sale
Aug. 31-Sept. 29
The Alexandria and Justin Potter Library’s Book Sale will start on Friday, Aug. 31 and will continue through Saturday, Sept. 29.
There will be books, audio books, videos and magazines for sale at great prices. The libraries are accepting donations of books and movies that are in good condition for their book sale. We request no textbooks, magazines or encyclopedias, please. For additional information, contact Justin Potter Library at 615-597-4359 or the Alexandria Library at 615-529-4124. Visit us on our website dekalblibraries.net or Facebook.
Singing at Indian Creek Sept. 30
The fifth Sunday singing will be held Sept. 30 at 6 p.m. at Indian Creek Baptist Church with the Nokes Family. Everyone is invited.
Prayer on the Squad Oct. 2
Prayer on the Square will be held Oct. 2 at 6 p.m. in downtown Smithville.
Craft show at
Midway CIC Oct. 6
A fundraiser and craft event to benefit Bethlehem Community Church will be held Oct. 6 at 10:30 a.m. at Midway CIC at 2902 Midway Road. The event will feature BBQ plates and crafts. Set up fee for booth is $20. For more info call 615-684-2151.
Paislee’s Foundation
5th annual craft
and home show Oct. 13
Paislee’s Foundation 5th annual craft and home show will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Oct. 13 inside the Kenneth Sandlin Building at the DeKalb County Fairgrounds in Alexandria. Admission is free. Booths are available for $25. Proceeds go to Paislee’s Foundation to benefit families dealing with still birth and infant loss. For info call Darcie at 615-464-5139 or email paisleesfoundation@gmail.com.
History Hay ride
at Edgar EvIns Oct. 13
On Oct. 13 the 13th Annual History Hayride will be held at Edgar Evins State Park. Ride hay wagons into the past as costumed re-enactors reveal the history of the park and area. $15 per person. Make on-line reservations at www.foeesp.com/history-hayride or call the park office at (931) 858-2114 or toll free at 800-250-8619 to obtain contact information for Fount Bertram, President of Friends of Edgar Evins State Park. Also see us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/friendsofeesp
Roadblocks on
Highway 96 Oct. 19
The Tennessee Highway Patrol will be conducting a Seat Belt checkpoint in DeKalb County Oct. 9 on State Highway 96. Recognizing that an alarmingly high number of vehicle occupants killed in fatal crashes were unrestrained, the Tennessee Highway Patrol has elected to create an enforcement campaign aimed at drastically reducing the number of unrestrained drivers and occupants. Troopers will also be on active patrol observing for unrestrained drivers and occupants of motor vehicles. The Tennessee Highway Patrol has found seat belt checkpoints to be an effective means of enforcing seat belt and child restraint laws of Tennessee while ensuring the protection of all motorists.
Free Fall Funfest at
the Complex Oct. 20
DeKalb Community Complex will host its first FREE Fall Fest on October 20. Everything will be free and this event is geared towards kids and families! There will be games, cake walk, face painting, Kids arts and crafts, popcorn, live bluegrass music, line dancing class at 12:30pm, and Much more. Complex Director Josh Melton says, “Our newest member to our team here at DCC, Ashley Medlin is heading this event up and she is excited to get the community involved!” The DeKalb Farmers market will also be extending their hours to be a part of the festive fun. They will have pumpkin and fall venders here for your fall needs! Contact them to see about booth space! So far DeKalb Senior Citizens, DeKalb 4-H, Justin Potter Library, Smithville AG, and DeKalb Coalition are helping out. If you would like to help by setting up a game please call 615-597-2121.
Handbags for Hope Oct. 27
The fourth annual Handbags for Hope will be held Oct. 27 at 10:30 a.m. at Duck Pond Manor at 630 Duck Pond Road in Sparta. There will be a grab bag, purse auction and brunch. All proceeds go to domestic abuse prevention and awareness. Tickets are $30 apiece and are available through Everbrite.com (Genesis House).
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 a.m. and 5:30 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
A meeting of the DeKalb/Cannon County Amateur Radio Club will be held on Thursday, Sept. 27 at 6:30 p.m. at the Smithville Fire Department 104 E. Main Street, Smithville.
Reeder reunion Sept. 29
The Reeder reunion for the relatives of Julius and Vinnie Mae Reeder will be held Sept. 29 beginning at 10 a.m. at Green Brook Park. Bring a covered dish for noon lunch along with family photos.
Library book sale
Aug. 31-Sept. 29
The Alexandria and Justin Potter Library’s Book Sale will start on Friday, Aug. 31 and will continue through Saturday, Sept. 29.
There will be books, audio books, videos and magazines for sale at great prices. The libraries are accepting donations of books and movies that are in good condition for their book sale. We request no textbooks, magazines or encyclopedias, please. For additional information, contact Justin Potter Library at 615-597-4359 or the Alexandria Library at 615-529-4124. Visit us on our website dekalblibraries.net or Facebook.
Singing at Indian Creek Sept. 30
The fifth Sunday singing will be held Sept. 30 at 6 p.m. at Indian Creek Baptist Church with the Nokes Family. Everyone is invited.
Prayer on the Squad Oct. 2
Prayer on the Square will be held Oct. 2 at 6 p.m. in downtown Smithville.
Craft show at
Midway CIC Oct. 6
A fundraiser and craft event to benefit Bethlehem Community Church will be held Oct. 6 at 10:30 a.m. at Midway CIC at 2902 Midway Road. The event will feature BBQ plates and crafts. Set up fee for booth is $20. For more info call 615-684-2151.
Paislee’s Foundation
5th annual craft
and home show Oct. 13
Paislee’s Foundation 5th annual craft and home show will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Oct. 13 inside the Kenneth Sandlin Building at the DeKalb County Fairgrounds in Alexandria. Admission is free. Booths are available for $25. Proceeds go to Paislee’s Foundation to benefit families dealing with still birth and infant loss. For info call Darcie at 615-464-5139 or email paisleesfoundation@gmail.com.
History Hay ride
at Edgar EvIns Oct. 13
On Oct. 13 the 13th Annual History Hayride will be held at Edgar Evins State Park. Ride hay wagons into the past as costumed re-enactors reveal the history of the park and area. $15 per person. Make on-line reservations at www.foeesp.com/history-hayride or call the park office at (931) 858-2114 or toll free at 800-250-8619 to obtain contact information for Fount Bertram, President of Friends of Edgar Evins State Park. Also see us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/friendsofeesp
Roadblocks on
Highway 96 Oct. 19
The Tennessee Highway Patrol will be conducting a Seat Belt checkpoint in DeKalb County Oct. 9 on State Highway 96. Recognizing that an alarmingly high number of vehicle occupants killed in fatal crashes were unrestrained, the Tennessee Highway Patrol has elected to create an enforcement campaign aimed at drastically reducing the number of unrestrained drivers and occupants. Troopers will also be on active patrol observing for unrestrained drivers and occupants of motor vehicles. The Tennessee Highway Patrol has found seat belt checkpoints to be an effective means of enforcing seat belt and child restraint laws of Tennessee while ensuring the protection of all motorists.
Free Fall Funfest at
the Complex Oct. 20
DeKalb Community Complex will host its first FREE Fall Fest on October 20. Everything will be free and this event is geared towards kids and families! There will be games, cake walk, face painting, Kids arts and crafts, popcorn, live bluegrass music, line dancing class at 12:30pm, and Much more. Complex Director Josh Melton says, “Our newest member to our team here at DCC, Ashley Medlin is heading this event up and she is excited to get the community involved!” The DeKalb Farmers market will also be extending their hours to be a part of the festive fun. They will have pumpkin and fall venders here for your fall needs! Contact them to see about booth space! So far DeKalb Senior Citizens, DeKalb 4-H, Justin Potter Library, Smithville AG, and DeKalb Coalition are helping out. If you would like to help by setting up a game please call 615-597-2121.
Handbags for Hope Oct. 27
The fourth annual Handbags for Hope will be held Oct. 27 at 10:30 a.m. at Duck Pond Manor at 630 Duck Pond Road in Sparta. There will be a grab bag, purse auction and brunch. All proceeds go to domestic abuse prevention and awareness. Tickets are $30 apiece and are available through Everbrite.com (Genesis House).
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 a.m. and 5:30 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.
