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THURSDAY

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.

SATURDAY

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-MoonPie 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 scheduled.

VFW Music Night
VFW Post 5019, 1320 E. Depot Street, will hold its monthly third-Saturday music night this weekend. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with the event from 6-9:30 p.m. James Smotherman & Friends will be featured but other acoustic musicians and singers are welcome. Admission is $3, and there will be a potluck meal. No alcohol or outside beverages are permitted. For more information, call 931-607-3149 or 931-684-2523.

Jungle Book play
A few tickets are still available for the 7 p.m. Saturday performance of “The Jungle Book” children’s play at The Fly Arts Center. Tickets are available online at www.flyartscenter.com.

SUNDAY

Food giveaway
St. Paul United Methodist Church, Highway 41A North between Unionville and Rover, is holding its monthly food giveaway Sunday, June 19, at 12 noon.

MONDAY

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.

JULY 2

Early 4th fest
Wartrace’s Independence Day celebration will be held at Winnette Ayers Park on Saturday, July 2. Music starts at 5 p.m. A mural dedication, ice cream churn off, corn hole, apple pie drawing, children’s activities and concessions are planned. Fireworks will begin at 8:30 p.m.

JULY 4

Shelbyville 4th
Shelbyville-Bedford County’s annual July 4 celebration will begin at 5 p.m, at H.V. Griffin Park. Utopia will perform, children’s games will be held and fireworks will begin at 9 p.m. A seniors potluck luncheon and singing will begin at noon.

JULY 16

Mt. Olivet ice cream
Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church is hosting an ice cream supper and 150th anniversary homecoming celebration at 5 p.m. Saturday, July 16.

JULY 29

Backpack giveaway
Free backpacks will be given to school-aged children Friday, July 29, at H.V. Griffin Park by The Center for Family Development and the Johnson Family Foundation, The event begins at 10 a.m, and the backpacks will be distributed at 1 p.m, following a free lunch.

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.