Hardeman County Community Calendar

US Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots have sign ups and donation information at the Bolivar Library everyday through November 15 from 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., or call Nikki Williams at 731-616-8942. Remember to bring your photo ID, a birth certificate for each child up to 14 and a letter detailing what type of assistance you are currently receiving. All monetary donations are spent in Hardeman County.

Need some extra money for the upcoming holidays? The Salvation Army is looking for Christmas Red Kettle Bell Ringers for Hardeman County.  They will pay minimum wage and are in critical need of volunteer and paid bell ringers. Please email Major Joe May at JacksonTN@uss.salvationarmy.org.  And remember, all donations given in Hardeman County will stay in Hardeman County.

The Hardeman County Rescue Squad is having their smoked Thanksgiving Turkey and Ham Fundraiser. $35 each and can be picked up at Walmart on Thanksgiving Morning between 8:30 – 11:00 a.m. Call any Rescue Squad Member of call 609-8382 to order your turkey or ham.

Hardeman County Community Health Center in Bolivar announces Health Insurance Marketplace open enrollment now through January 31, 2017.  If you enroll by December 15, 2016 your new plan can start as early as January 1, 2017.  For more information, contact Robert Davis, Jr., or Davina Crum at 658-3388 or stop by HCCHC at 629 Nuckolls Road.

tnAchieves is currently recruiting volunteers to serve as mentors for the TN Promise Class of 2017. We need to recruit 9,000 mentors to meet the projected student demand. Go to www.tnachieves.org/mentor/apply to sign up.

A.N.G.E.L.’S, Inc., will Host Fundraising Banquet on Saturday, November 5 at 6:00 p.m., Bolivar Municipal Center with guest speaker Dexter D. Murphy, Principal of Green Magnet Academy in Knoxville. For more information call Daisy Harvey at 609-0755.

Mt. Gilead Baptist Church’s Annual Veterans Day Service will be on Sunday, November 6, at 10 a.m., and invite all Veterans and Active Duty Personnel in the area to come and celebrate this day.  Dr. Joe Jernigan, Associate Pastor at Bellevue Baptist Church, Memphis, will be the guest speaker. A meal will be served after the service in honor of Veterans and Active Duty Personnel.  If you need more information or directions, please call the church office 645-8868 or Pastor Mike Hollaway at 610-1077.

The National Bird Dog Museum will have their second annual Christmas Open House in the gift shop at the museum in Grand Junction on Thursday, November 3 from 1-7 p.m.  There will be refreshments, door prizes and good times with great gift ideas for Christmas.  The Thirty One Purse vendors will be returning this year.

The Whiteville Fall Festival will be held on Saturday, November 5.

The Hornsby Fall Festival will be held on Saturday, November 5 beginning at Noon. The auction will be at 5 p.m.

The Toone Harvest Festival will be held on Saturday, November 12 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Some events include: petting zoo, game truck, rock wall, putt-putt golf, dunking booth, silent and live auctions, kid’s games, bubble soccer, karaoke room, face painting, cake walk, toy walk, corn hole tournaments for adults and kids, hayride, concessions, prizes and so much more.

Brints Chapel Baptist Church in Middleton will have a Ladies Devotion and Men’s Prayer Meeting on November 7 at 7 p.m. Ladies, please bring finger foods, snacks, desserts and drinks. All churches are invited.

The American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary will present The Annual Veteran’s Day program at the Veterans Wall in Middleton at 11 a.m. on Veterans Day on Friday, November 11.

The Hardeman County Veteran Ceremony will be held on December 9 at 9 a.m. at the Whiteville Elementary School. This was requested due to the fact that this is a presidential election year and the 75th Bombing of Pearl Harbor. The Jackson ROTC Choir will be singing the National Anthem. Lunch will be served to all Veterans.

The Middleton Country Craft Fair will be held on November 11 from Noon to 4 p.m. and Saturday, November 12 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. with multiple vendors, food, pictures with Santa on Saturday. 429 N. Main St. Call Mary at 609-9929 for more information.

The UT Extension Office is having a Holly Jolly Christmas Party on Friday, November 11 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with festive crafts and gifts that you can take home. The day will also include a refresher course on holiday food safety, and demonstrations of fun foods to make at home. Please RSVP by November 4 by calling Katie Dees at 658-2421.

The Middleton Country Craft Fair will be held on November 11 from Noon to 4 p.m. and Saturday, November 12 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. with multiple vendors, food, pictures with Santa on Saturday. 429 N. Main St. Call Mary at 609-9929 for more information.

The 5K for Christ will be held at 100 Church Street in Hornsby on Saturday, November 12 at 9a.m. $25 if registered by November 6, $25 day of face and ages 9 and under are $15. Race day registration and packet pick up is from 8:00-8:45 before the race. Proceeds will benefit the Hope House, The Recovery Court of Hardeman County and Love Thy Neighbor Ministries. To register go to www.racesonline.com and look for Hornsby 5K for Christ.

A Benefit for Hardeman County Deputy Lynn Shields will be held on November 12 beginning at 11 a.m. at the Family Entertainment Center in Whiteville with live music, drawings, bounce house, train rides and face painting for the kids, chili cook-off with prizes, motorcycle and poker run, food and much more.

A Benefit for Jacob Dowty will be held on November 12 beginning at 3 p.m. and the Lawton Community Center in Selmer. Southern Bootleggers will have a $10 Pork Loin Dinner, the corn hole tournament begins at 3 p.m. and there will be live music.  All proceeds benefit Jacob Dowty.

The Hardeman County Chamber Gala will be held on Saturday, November 12, 6:00 p.m. at the Lone Oaks Farm, 10000 Lake Hardeman Road.  Tickets are $35.00 for dinner, networking, and celebrating business and the community.  Call the Chamber to make reservation by Friday afternoon November 4.  Call 731-658-6554

The Wiggins Family Reunion will be held on November 12 at Forrest Hill Church on Hwy 64E beginning at Noon.

Become A Certified Recovery Congregation. The State of TN Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services has launched a mission partnering with faith based communities in Bolivar to reach out to those struggling with addictions and connecting them to vital substance abuse services. If you or your congregation would like to be a part of this recovery ministry email Steve Robinson at recoverybeginshere@gmail.com or call 731-609-7234.

Bolivar General Hospital is hosting an Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group on the second Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the cafeteria. For more details call Sara Skinner at 659-0216.

Hardeman Adoptable Animals Shelter needs volunteers to socialize with these wonderful animals while they are waiting for their permanent and forever homes.  Any and all help is appreciated including but not limited to playing with, walking and cleaning food/water bowls and habitats. Non committal volunteer hours are daily from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pedigree dog food, blankets and money donations are always welcome. The shelter is located within the Hardeman County Landfill on Walton Road west of Bolivar. For more information, contact one of the HAA volunteers: Charla Cooper 234-4421; Jennifer Smallwood 609-0408; or Sheila Wiggins 658-5944.

The Bold Truth - Messiah’s Spiritual Body Family Bible Studies, Free Conference Calls Wednesday nights at 9 p.m. CST. Dial 641-715-3580 enter code [256428#] after the lecture we offer Q&A, discussion, feedback, and fellowship, all over the phone. To listen to the Playback lecture of the recordings dial 641-715-3589 W/same code. For Biblical questions Only for “The Bold Truth” Pastor dial  (731)-YAH-YHVH that’s (731)-924-9484. All questions are encouraged, but only Bible questions are accepted as a serious question. Pastor Lynard Brock, Messiah’s Spiritual Body 731-924-9484

New Bethel Baptist Church Services will begin each Sunday with Sunday school at 10 a.m. followed by worship service at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. and on Wednesdays nights at 6:30 p.m. with Brother Robert Buse preaching.  Everyone is welcome and invited to attend.

The Hardeman County Exchange Club/Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse is a program that can help if you suspect child abuse call the Hardeman County office at 659-2373 or the 24 hour hotline at 1-877-237-0004.  Your call will be kept confidential.

The Brown Bag Book Club will meet on the second Monday of every month at 11:30 a.m. at the Bolivar-Hardeman County Library.

You can keep up to date with Community Events by checking the Chamber of Commerce website at hardemancountytn.com