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THURSDAY
Shelbyville City Council
Shelbyville City Council will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 9, at Shelbyville Recreation Center.
FRIDAY
Normandy music
The Churches of Normandy are hosting Music on Front Street from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday. June 10. Bring your own chair and enjoy an evening of free food, music and fellowship.
SCHRA Board
The South Central Human Resource Agency Governing Board will hold a special meeting on Friday, June 10, at 11 a.m., at the SCHRA Central Office, 1437 Winchester Highway, Fayetteville.
JUNE 11
Free Fishing Day
The annual Ed Carson Memorial Fishing Day will be Saturday, June 11, at Bedford Lake. Children ages 4-15 are invited. Participants must be accompanied by an adult and bring their own rod, bait and tackle. Call Jennifer, 931-684-9780, for more information.
Raus ice cream
Raus Community Club will hold an ice cream supper beginning 5 p.m. Saturday, June 11. at the historic schoolhouse, 125 Smith Chapel Road. Stones River Bluegrass Band will perform. Proceeds will go for restoration of the schoolhouse.
JUNE 12
Moore Co. history
Moore County Historical Society will meet Sunday, June 12, at 2 p.m. at the American Legion, 119 Booneville Highway, Lynchburg. Christine Pyrdom will speak briefly on the founding of Moore County, followed with presentation of certificates to descendents of founding famillies by Moore County Mayor Bonnie Lewis.
Laity Club
Bedford County Laity Club will meet at 6 p.m. Sunday, June 12, at Flat Creek United Methodist Church. A meal will be furnished,
JUNE 14
Blood drive
Red Cross is holding a blood drive, Tuesday, June 14 from 2-6 p.m. at the fellowship hall of First Baptist Church, Depot Street.
Bell Buckle P&R
Bell Buckle Parks & Recreation Committee will meet at 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, in Town Hall.
Bell Buckle meeting
A public hearing will precede Bell Buckle Board of Mayor and Aldermen’s meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, in Town Hall.
Commission meeting
Bedford County Commission will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, at Bedford County Courthouse.
JUNE 16
Commodity distribution
South Central Human Resources Agency will hold a commodity food distribution Thursday, June 16, from 10 a.m,-noon, at Bedford County Agriculture Center, 2119 Midland Road. SCHRA staff will place the food in recipients’ vehicles. Call 931-685-9962 with questions.
JUNE 18
Juneteenth
Bedford County’s Juneteenth Celebration will be Saturday, June 18, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on the Shelbyville square. A parade, arts and crafts, food vendors, children’s and youth activities and entertainment stage are planned, A free sports clinic will be held at Thomas School by M&M Sports. For event schedule, parade rules and application and free sports clinic information, contact bcjuneteenth.com, see bcjune19 on Facebook or call 931-580-9696.
RC-Moon Pie Festival
Bell Buckle’s 27th RC & Moonpie Festival will be Saturday, June 18. The 2022 King is country recording artist Jimmy Wayne and Queen is Jackie Marushka, a Nashville-based entertainment industry public relations executive. The parade, run and vendors, and two performances by country artist Hunter Taylor, are scheduled.
Dairy Day
Nash Family Creamery, U.S. 41A North, is holding Dairy Day from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, June 18. Hayrides to the calf barn, a cow to pet, a bounce house, craft vendors and performances by the Mid-State Cloggers are planned.
JUNE 20
Democratic Party meeting
Bedford County Democratic Party will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, June 20, at El Mexico, 724 N. Main St. Membership is not required and all are invited.
JUNE 21
Bell Buckle meeting
Bell Buckle Historical Commission will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 21, in Town Hall.
JUNE 23
Bell Buckle meeting
Bell Buckle Beautification Commttee will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 23, in Town Hall.
JUNE 24
Cruise-In
Celebration City Car Club’s Cruise-In will be Friday, June 24, from 6-8 p.m. on the Shelbyville square. Food trucks will be present, Chase Clanton and Vintage Vibes will perform and WZNG-The Zinger (100.9 FM/1400 AM) will broadcast live. Cruise-Ins are held each fourth Friday during warm weather months.
Bell Buckle concert
Entice will perform at Bell Buckle’s free, monthly Music in the Park event from 7-9 p.m. Friday, June 24.
JUNE 25
Tennessee Downs on the Square
Tennessee Downs on the Square, to introduce the car lifestyle center planned for northern Bedford County, will be 9-11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 25, on the Shelbyville square. Sports car vendors will be present and live music by The Unforgettables is scheduled. Makers Market, held in conjunction and highlighting local and area vendors, is being held by the Bedford County Court House Annex on the south side of the square during the day.
Backyard Olympics
The first Backyard Olympics will be held Saturday, June 25, at H.V. Griffin Park by Shelbyville Parks & Recreation.
ONGOING
Soup kitchen
Shelbyville Community Soup Kitchen serves meals from 4-5:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 336 S. Cannon Blvd. (corner of South Cannon and Pickle Street). Doors open at 3:45. Donations may be made to Shelbyville Community Soup Kitchen, P.O. Box 2259, Shelbyville, TN 37162, and are tax deductible under its 501c3 non-profit designation.
Boxed non-perishables are available. Takeouts are no longer distributed.
Bag Days
Good Samaritan holds a Bag Day the first Monday of each month from noon-2 p.m. at 201 E. Highland Ave.
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Baptist
Calvary Baptist Church will meet at 10 a.m. Sunday. Bro. Tyler Shoemaker’s message will be “Marks of the Christian Life.” Services are livestreamed on YouTube and Facebook.
Pastor Jimmy West’s message at Edgemont Baptist Church. will be “Satan Desires to Deceive You” from John 8:44. Services are livestreamed. The church’s Fourth of July musical will be at 10 a.m. Sunday, July 3 as the Praise Choir presents “We Believe.”
Vacation Bible School will be held June 20-24 at Fosterville Baptist Church from 6-8:15 p.m. nightly for all ages, preschool through adult. The Nashville Science Guys will present Mr. Bond and his Walloping Weather Show on opening night, when pizza will be served.
“When You Get To Where You Think All Hope Is Gone; That Is Where You Find God” from Deuteronomy 32: 9-13 will be Grace Baptist Church’s message by Bro. Bobby McGee.
Hurricane Grove Baptist Church, 2117 Fairfield Pike, is holding Vacation Bible School on Wednesdays, June 15, 22, and 29 from 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
The Men’s Ministry of Sevier Street First Baptist Church will celebrate Men’s Day at 10 a.m. Rev. Chris Good will deliver the Spoken Word. Deacon Frank Tally is the Master of Ceremonies. R.C. Verge is Pastor.
Christian (Disciples of Christ)
First Christian’s series on “The Story” continues with a look at Saul, the first king of Israel.
Church of Christ
Bell Buckle Church of Christ’s Sunday morning class at 9 a.m. will be “The Lord’s Greatest Servant” from Isaiah 42. The 10 a.m. sermon will be “The Lord’s Top Priority” from Mark 12 and the 5 p.m. sermon will be “Where Can God Be Found” from Isaiah 57.
The Church of Christ at Raus is having a gospel meeting Sunday, June 12 through Thursday, June 16. Bill Cantrell will be speaker. Services will be 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Sunday will be Friends & Family Day with a barbecue dinner to follow the morning service, and an ice cream fellowship will follow the Thursday evening service across the road at Raus Community Club.
A new “Family on the Move” series begins Sunday at Fairlane Church of Christ. The first lesson is “Make Disciples” from Matthew 28: 16-20. Services are livestreamed on Facebook and broadcast on WLIJ (98.7 FM/1580 AM) at 9 a.m.
Jim Gibson’s lesson will be on “Our Mission” from Matthew 28:16-20 at 10 a.m. Sunday at Southside Church of Christ. Prayer and parents groups meet at 6 p.m. Sunday and devotional, songs, prayer and a guided group discussion are scheduled for 6:30 p.m.. Wednesday. Sunday morning and Wednesday services are livestreamed at cofcsouthside.com.
Presbyterian
Rev. Jim Moran’s message for Trinity Sunday at First Presbyterian Church will be taken from Romans 5:1-5. Services are livestreamed on Facebook. Vacation Bible School will be July 17-21 from 5-8:30 p.m. nightly.
