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Lite Rock 95.9 keeps you updated on community events and activities all across the Upper Cumberland. Check back often to plan your week, find fun things to do with the kids, or family outings.
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Sparta – Vendor Event and Silent Auction – Hosted By Sparta Rescue Squad September 18th from 7:00am – 6:00pm at the Sparta Rescue Squad Building.
Enjoy vendors from Mary Kay, 31 Colorstreet, Tupperware, Posh, Scentsy, Paparazzi and many more.
Boston Butts are for sale as well as auction items you can bid on . Shop for great deals and support your local Sparta Rescue Squad
Cookeville – County Wide Clean Up – Presented By The Putnam County Clean Commission September 18th – September 25. Keep Putnam County Beautiful is looking to get as mean clean teams signed up as possible to tackle different areas of the county as a mass clean up effort. To volunteer e-mail cleancommission.com or call 931-537-3278
Monterey – Day of Hope – Presented By DUO September 18th from 9a-2:00 at Burks Elementary School . The entire DUO ( Do Unto Others) Convoy will attend giving free services is the areas of wellness, hair cuts, food and outreach. FREE resources available.
Byrdstown – Arabian Night Fundraiser – Presented By Good Neighbors Theatre Saturday September 18th starting at 6:00pm. An evening of entertainment and catered food to raise funds to support the mission to provide quality live stage entertainment and theatrical training for area youth. for ticket information call 931-864-4569
Allons – Hummel Chapel Church Service – Presented by Hummel Chapel Church A Non Demonational church inviting everyone to come hear preacher Joe Lee every Sunday starting at 10:00am. For more information call 931-261-5606
SNAP Benefits Presented By UCDD now offering help with the application process for seniors 60 and over with a disability. This program is formally known as food stamps. Program covers Cannon, Clay, Cumberland, DeKalb, Fentress, Jackson,Macon, Overton, Pickett, Putnam, Smith, Van Buren, Warren, White counties. If you know someone60 and over or an individual with a disability, they may qualify For more information contact Miranda Malin at 931-319-79991
Cookeville – Veterans You Are Not Alone – Presented By Veterans Crisis Line If you are or know a Veteran who may feel anger, upset or depressed resources are available. Call the Veterans Crisis Line at 1-800-273-8255, US Department of Veterans Affairs or use tis link. https://bddy.me/3CXuPNq. Let Veterans know They Are Not Alone
Upper Cumberland Habitat relies on Volunteers to keep our ministry strong, and not just on the job site. We use volunteers in our basic daily operations, from ReStore volunteers to Office volunteers, and in-between. Volunteers ages 16 and up are utilized in many capacities, 18 and over in all capacities. If you and your family want to donate your time and help You can email: tisha@uchabitat.org
Cookeville- SNAP /Food Stamp Assistance Program Presented by UCDD The SNAP Food Program formally known as Food Stamps is available for individuals over the age of 60 or who have a disability. If you are a resident of the 14 Upper Cumberland Area you could be eligible for this program. For information go to www.ucdd.org or call Miranda Malin at 931-319-7991
Livingston – Read 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Program Available At The Millard Oakley Public Library. The Library participates in this program by providing prizes to preschoolers for reading. The child writes down 100 book titles they have read alone or with their caregiver. They turn in each sheet and get a prize, the biggest prize is after they have read their 1000 books!
Cookeville – COVID Vaccination Clinic Presented By The Putnam County Health Department Monday – Friday noon – 3::00pm at the Putnam County Fairgrounds.
Vaccines are FREE
Cookeville – Kids Art Class Presented By The Cookeville Art Studio Every Monday 4:00-6:00pm. There is a kid’s art class, Young at Art, Grades 1-8. Each class is $15. Please call 931-526-2424 or come by Cookeville Art, 186A S. Walnut to pre-register.
Crossville – Grief Support Group Hosted By The Crossville First United Methodist Church Meeting starting at 6:00pm – 8:00pm. Free meeting will be the third Monday of every month. You’re not alone. Grieving the loss of a loved one is hard. Come and let us help. For Information Call 931-484-3537
Livingston – Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings – Hosted By The Overton County Chamber of Commerce Every Monday evening at 7:00pm. After more than 30 years the Livingston Alcoholics Anonymous meetings will be changing locations and meeting. These meetings are FREE and open to whomever need help.
Byrdstown – Commodities Distribution – Presented By UCDD. Commodities distribution will be held at the Byrdstown Community Center from 9:00am – 11:00am. Sign up on site. Volunteers are needed, call 931-528-1127 for information about volunteering.
Cookeville – Relative Caregiver Support Presented By UCDD If you are raising a relative child or need assistance you can call the Upper Cumberland Development District at 1-877-275-4127. Assistance is for those living in the Upper Cumberland Area.
Livingston – Meals for Senior Citizens – Presented By The Overton County Senior Center Monday – Friday the Senior center is providing congregate meals for those 60 or older. Call 931-823-1268 by 9:00am to reserve a home cooked meal.
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Byrdstown – Head Start Registration – Presented by the Byrdstown Head Start Now accepting applications for students. Free, local high quality education program to held prepare pre-school age children who are income eligible toward school readiness. For more information call 931-864-3575 |
Upper Cumberland – Donations Needed – Genesis House Domestic Violence Shelter serves the counties of Putnam, Clay, White, Macon, Jackson, DeKalb, Smith, Pickett and Overton. They are in need of donations of diapers and personal hygiene items to help with all Upper Cumberland Shelters. To Donate please call 931-526-5197 to arrange donation drop off. Monetary donations can be mailed to PO Box 1180 Cookeville, TN 38503
Open Marker Lab Hosted By The Imagine Foundry every Wednesday from 2:00pm-7:00pm. Join the open maker lab experience! Let your creativity lead you in their makerspace – experience stations such as woodworking, building, crafting, sewing, and more! Imagine, design, and create with tools, materials, and professionals in the maker labs. $5 per maker per day.
Byrdstown – Yard Sale Donations Requested – From Good Neighbors Theatre Donations are being talked to re-sale at the Roller coaster Yard Sale to help raid funds for the Theatre. IF you have items you would like to donate please call Tony Milsted at 931-267-6678 to arrange drop off of your items. Any and all donations are very appreciated to help keep the local theatre operating.
Crossville – Child Find FREE Disability Screenings – Presented By The Cumberland County Schools – If your child is struggling in schools bring them for a FREE Screening to rule out or create a plan to help with a learning disability. A individual education plan will be created if needed. Fore more info call 931-484-3301 ask for Marlene Holton.
Lafayette – Commodities Distribution – Presented By UCHRA September 23 from 9:00am – 11:00am at the Macon County UCHRA Office. Sign up on site. Volunteers needed, call 931-528-1127 for information about volunteering.
Livingston – Chili Cookoff – Presented By Teen Challenge of the Upper Cumberland September 24th from 11:00a-1:00pm at the Livingston Central Park. For $10 sample all the different kinds of Chili you want. Proceeds benefit Teen Challenge of the upper Cumberland.
Are you in need of legal representation? The Legal Aid Society is a nonprofit law firm providing free legal services to low-income individuals in the Upper Cumberland. They do not handle any criminal cases, just civil cases, which include issues such as representing victims of domestic violence, stalking or sexual assault, tenants with landlord/tenant disputes, people with debt problems who are having collection agencies contact them or sue them, consumers who have purchased goods and have issues with the product not working or questions with the financial agreements, homeowners who are struggling to pay their mortgage and are in fear of foreclosure, people who are trying to get or keep public benefits, workers who have been discriminated against, children with disabilities who are trying to get appropriate educational services from school systems or DCS placements, taxpayers who have controversies with the IRS, and seniors over the age of 60 with any of the above problems but also who may be exploited by family members or friends. If you are in need of these services, call us at 931-528-7436
Cookeville – Open Marker Lab Hosted By The Imagine Foundry every Friday from 2:00pm-7:00pm. Join the open maker lab experience! Let your creativity lead you in their makerspace – experience stations such as woodworking, building, crafting, sewing, and more! Imagine, design, and create with tools, materials, and professionals in the maker labs. $5 per maker per day ~ stop in and see what inspires you to create!
Baxter – Baxter Seminary /Upperman High School Class Reunion Hosted By Upperman High School September 24th at the Upperman High School Campus with registration starting at 4:00pm. For information and ticket purchases, contact Connie Gentry by email at winelllee@twlakes.net or call 858-3020 by September 15th.
Cookeville – Denim & Dazzle – Presented By Manna Hana Riding Center September 24th at the Sale Box Inn starting at 6:00pm. Tickets are available at www.mannahana.com. Money raised helps fund our programs for individuals with special needs.
Celina – 17th annual Clay County Boys Basketball Golf Scramble – Hosted By Kentucky Hills Golf Course Saturday September 25th starting at 9am. $200 per team includes breakfast, lunch and door prizes. Try for a $5000 hole in one prize. To register call Coach Rob Edwards at 931-397-2622 or 931-243-5510.
Cookeville – County Wide Clean Up – Presented By The Putnam County Clean Commission September 18th – September 25. Keep Putnam County Beautiful is looking to get as mean clean teams signed up as possible to tackle different areas of the county as a mass clean up effort. To volunteer e-mail cleancommission.com or call 931-537-3278
Baxter – Harvest Festival Presented By Baxter Depot September 25th from 10:00am – 4:00 downtown Baxter. Enjoy Music, Food, crafts, games and a car show.
Family fun for all ages as Baxter Celebrates Home Grown In Tennessee honoring farmers, volunteers and local history.
Byrdstown – Cordell Hull Day – Hosted by Cordell Hull Birthplace State Historic Park Saturday September 25th from 10:00am – 5:00pm. Join in for the celebration of Cordell Hull’s Birthday with music, crafts, demonstrations and more this family friendly event will be FREE . A Moonshine hike will start at 10:00am. Find a listing of all activities on their Facebook Page.
Carthage – Drug Take Back -Presented By The Smith County Drug Prevention Coalition Saturday September 25th starting at 10:00am – 1:00 in the Wal Mart Parking Lot. Bring your expired or un used medications for proper disposal .
Cookeville – Cookie Decorating Class Presented By Imagine Foundry September 25th from 10:00am – noon. For $50.00 gets you one cookie decorating kit. Tools and instruction provided. Sign up at imaginefoundry.org or call 931-341-9106.
Red Boiling Springs – Cruise for a Cure Hosted By Macon Bank & Trust Saturday, September 25th starting at 4:00. This is a fundraiser for Sherry’s Hope donation will be taken at line-up. Route will be 45 minutes and end at the Macon County Drive In. Support a cause and cruise. Rain out date will be October 2nd
Cookeville – Night at the Museum – Presented By the Cookeville History Museum and the Cookeville Depot September 25th from 7p-9p. Stroll Broad Street and “MEET” the exhibits along the way. Hear them tell their story as history comes alive. a FREE family fun event.
Allons – Hummel Chapel Church Service – Presented by Hummel Chapel Church A Non Demonational church inviting everyone to come hear preacher Joe Lee every Sunday starting at 10:00am. For more information call 931-261-5606
SNAP Benefits Presented By UCDD now offering help with the application process for seniors 60 and over with a disability. This program is formally known as food stamps. Program covers Cannon, Clay, Cumberland, DeKalb, Fentress, Jackson,Macon, Overton, Pickett, Putnam, Smith, Van Buren, Warren, White counties. If you know someone60 and over or an individual with a disability, they may qualify For more information contact Miranda Malin at 931-319-79991
Cookeville – Veterans You Are Not Alone – Presented By Veterans Crisis Line If you are or know a Veteran who may feel anger, upset or depressed resources are available. Call the Veterans Crisis Line at 1-800-273-8255, US Department of Veterans Affairs or use tis link. https://bddy.me/3CXuPNq. Let Veterans know They Are Not Alone
Upper Cumberland Habitat relies on Volunteers to keep our ministry strong, and not just on the job site. We use volunteers in our basic daily operations, from ReStore volunteers to Office volunteers, and in-between. Volunteers ages 16 and up are utilized in many capacities, 18 and over in all capacities. If you and your family want to donate your time and help You can email: tisha@uchabitat.org
Cookeville- SNAP /Food Stamp Assistance Program Presented by UCDD The SNAP Food Program formally known as Food Stamps is available for individuals over the age of 60 or who have a disability. If you are a resident of the 14 Upper Cumberland Area you could be eligible for this program. For information go to www.ucdd.org or call Miranda Malin at 931-319-7991
Cookeville – Blood Drive – Hosted By Genesis Career College September 27th 10:00am – 3:00pm in the Parking Lot of Genesis Career College. to register call Dianne Pendegrass at 931-526-8735.
Cookeville – COVID Vaccination Clinic Presented By The Putnam County Health Department Monday – Friday noon – 3::00pm at the Putnam County Fairgrounds.
Vaccines are FREE
Overton County – 4H Plant Sale
Purchase from local growers to support the Overton County 4H Club.
Clydesdale Farms of Overton County and Young’s Nursery and Greenhouse of Smithville and Gallatin are proud growers for 4-H. Proceeds from plants purchased at these growers will be donated to the Overton County 4-H club.
to order plants direct call 931-823-2735 or e-mail nmarrerro@utk.edu.
Oneida – Annual Photo Contest Presented By Big South Fork is now taking entries for the 2020 Big South Fork photography contest. The deadline to submit entries is Friday, July 31st at 3:30 pm.. For more information on the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, please call (423) 286-7275.
