TODAY

Book sale

Friends of the Library Book Sale will be Tuesday, April 25-Saturday, April 29 from 9 a.m. until an hour before closing each day.

Used hardcover books are $1 each, paperbacks are 50 cents each, and DVDs and audiobooks $1 each. To volunteer, call 931-684-7323.

MS clothes drive

Anyone who has unwanted clothes and shoes can drop them off at the Whosoever Will Church, 219 East Cedar St, or call Vanessa at 931-639-4829, Ricket at 931-735-0838, or Pastor Singleton at 931-735-3005 to be picked up. These items will be delivered to a drop off point in Mississippi and distributed to those who lost everything in the recent tornadoes. Drop off boxes available under the church pavilion. Last day if the drive is May 4.

THURSDAY

Lynchburg Jamboree

The Lynchburg Jamboree is every Thursday night from 5 to 8 p.m. at 207 Main St. Enjoy classic country music with friends and family. The event is free and open to everyone.

Junior's House meeting

Junior's House Child Advocacy Center is hosting a Bedford County Town Hall Meeting on April 27 at 6 p.m. at Edgemont Baptist Church, 150 Fairfield Drive. Guests will get an inside look into the organization.

FRIDAY

Cruise in

Celebration City Car Club’s Cruise-In will be every fourth Friday beginning April 28 from 6-8 p.m. on the Shelbyville Square. Chase Clanton and Band will perform and food trucks will be present

SATURDAY

Fern sale

Boston and Kimberly ferns will be on sale from 8-11 a.m. Saturday, April 29 at the Wartrace well house. Proceeds will go to the Wartrace gym. For more information or to place an order see Friends of Wartrace Gym on Facebook or call Beverly Saylor, 931-205-4702 or Claudia Curl, 931-703-4605.

MAY 1

May Marathon Month

Need some inspiration to keep you moving?  Join the UT/TSU Extension May Marathon Month!  After registering, you will have the entire month of May to walk a half marathon (13 miles) or a full marathon (26 miles) a few miles at a time. Simply keep track of your miles walked for exercise and report at the end of May.  There will be awards for completing the half or full marathon.  Along the way you’ll receive helpful newsletters, inspiring motivations and finish knowing that you have done something good for yourself and your health!  For a registration form and more information go to bedford.tennessee.edu under family programs or stop by the Extension Office (2105 Midland Road) for an enrollment form. For questions, call Whitney Danhof at the Extension Office at 684-5971.

Bag day

The Good Samaritan Bag Day will be Monday, May 1, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., 201 E. Highland St.

VFW meeting

The Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 5019, and its Auxiliary will hold their monthly meeting May 1 at the VFW Post on Depot Street. Dinner is at 6 p.m. with a business meeting for members immediately following. For more information, contact Post Commander Mike Ruess, 931-249-1566.

MAY 4

SCHRA meeting

The South Central Human Resource Agency Governing Board and Head Start/Early Head Start Policy Council will be holding a Special Meeting on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at 11 a.m., at the SCHRA Central Office, 1437 Winchester Hwy., Fayetteville. The Purpose of the Special Called Meeting is to approve hiring the new Head Start/Early Head Start Program Director and approving budgetary items.

Get to Know Bedford

The Shelbyville-Bedford County Public Library is starting a series “Get to Know Bedford.” The discussions will give locals a chance to learn about different local organizations that work with the community. These events will be free and open to all ages. The first discussion will be on Thursday, May 4 at 5 p.m. and will focus on local history resources, and will feature speakers from the Gilliland Historical Resource Center and Bedford County Archives.

MAY 5

Sobriety checkpoint

There will be a Tennessee Highway Patrol sobriety checkpoint at 9 p.m. on S.R. 64 (Wartrace Pike), six miles east of Mile Marker 15. Trooper will evaluate drivers for signs of alcohol or drug impairment and take corrective actions for other violations observed.

MAY 6

Paws for a Cause

The Middle TN Spay and Neuter Clinic will be hosting a Paws for a Cause 5k run and 1 mile run on May 6 beginning at 9 a.m. at the Calsonic Arena Pavilion Registration will be from 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. Or you can pre-register at www.reg2run.com. This is a dog-friendly event; spectators are welcome (bring your own chair). Kids 10 and under are free with adult registration.

Indoor yard sale

The Fly Arts Center will be having an indoor craft, vendor, and yard sale on Saturday, May 6, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 204 S. Main Street. You may rent a spot (8x10 area with 6’ table included) for $25 or $45 for two spots. Reserve your spot by texting 931-212-0366 or emailing sframe.fly@gmail.com.

MAY 7

Decoration Day

Decoration Day service at New Bethel Cemetery will be Sunday, May 7, at 2 p.m.  Bro. Jimmy Gray will be the guest speaker.

MAY 8

Bedford GOP

The Bedford County Republican Part will be on Monday, May 8, at 6:30 p.m. in the Microtel conference room, 1207 North Main St. Speaker to follow. 

MAY 9

Commodity distribution

There will be a Commodity Food Distribution for Bedford County residents only on May 9 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Bedford County Agriculture Center. The distribution will be drive through. For questions, call 931-685-9962.

MAY 13

Bedford Warriors Course

The Bedford Warriors for Charity will host their first-ever obstacle course challenge on Saturday, May 1, at 9 a.m. at the Bedford County Agriculture Center. Prize money will be donated to a Bedford County charity for the top three women’s and top three men’s finishers. For more information contact Amanda Arnold at 931-206-0574 or Ron Orr at 615-598-8617. Food trucks, vendors, and kids’ area will also be available.

Fish fry

The First Choice Annual Fish Fry fundraiser will be Saturday, May 13, at Walnut Ridge Farm, 1198 Whiteside Hill Rd. in Wartrace. Food will be served from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Kids 10 and under eat free at the event. Tickets are $15 in advance and can be purchased online at Eventbrite.com or by calling First Choice Pregnancy Center at 931-680-0066. Tickets will also be $20 at the door. Curbside pick-up available. Call by noon May 12 to schedule pickup if purchasing more than five meals.

ONGOING

Meals on Wheels

Shelbyville Senior Citizens Center is in need of Meals on Wheels volunteers to deliver meals to the homebound of Shelbyville. For more information, call 684-0019 and ask for Amy Wilson.

Soup kitchen

Shelbyville Community Soup Kitchen serves meals from 3:30-5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 336 S. Cannon Blvd. (corner of South Cannon Boulevard and Pickle Street). 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.

Head Start

Bedford County Head Start Centers are currently taking applications. For more information or to complete an application contact any Head Start Center. Phone numbers are: Wartrace 931-389-6406, Harris Head Start 931-773-0033, North Side Head Start Center 931-773-0141, and Bedford Early Head Start 931-685-0876. Head Start is a free child development program for children 6 weeks to 3 years and their families. Early Head Start enrolls pregnant women for monthly prenatal educational visits.

Celebrate Recovery

Celebrate Recovery meets each Monday at 6 p.m. at International House of Prayer, 865 Union St. Attendees do not have to be a church member. For more information call Doug, 931-703-3159.