Commodities will be distributed by South Central Tennessee Resource Agency from 10 a.m.-noon Friday, Dec. 2, at Bedford County Agriculture Center, 2119 Midland Road.

Wartrace’s Christmas lighting is set for 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2 on the town square. Included will be a live performance by The Tobins from 6-8 p.m,. and a special appearance by Mr. & Mrs. Santa Claus.

Holiday Night Market is scheduled from 4-8 p.m. Friday. Dec. 2 in Bell Buckle’s downtown area, including games, music and food.

Bell Buckle is presenting its annual Quilted Christmas on Friday, Dec. 2, and Saturday, Dec. 3, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. each day. The free tour will begin at the Main Street pavilion where maps will be available.

The Fly Arts Center is bringing back The Fly Dinner Theater for its first holiday performance since 2019. “Dashing Through The Snow” is a family-friendly play in which a parade of eccentric guests arrive at the Snowflake Inn and deck the halls with holiday hilarity. Also included at extra cost, if desired, is a meal consisting of chicken and dressing with sides. Times are 6 p.m. for dinner and 7 p.m. for the performance Friday and Saturday nights, Dec. 2-3 and Dec. 9-10, and a 2 p.m. performance with no meal on Sunday, Dec. 11. Tickets ranging from $15-$25 are available at www.flyartscenter.co

The annual Bell Buckle Pet Parade is scheduled for noon Saturday, Dec. 3, at Main Street Pavilion.

The 49th annual Shelbyville Christmas Parade, hosted by the Shelbyville Jaycees, will be Saturday, Dec. 3 at 4 p.m. following the traditional route around the square to North Main Street and out Madison Street. Rain date will be Sunday, Dec. 4 at 2 p.m. This year’s parade theme will be “A Storybook Christmas.” Participant applications are available at www.shelbyvilletn.com.

Shelbyville-Bedford County Humane Association’s annual Wine Tasting and Silent Auction, to benefit Shelbyville-Bedford County Humane Association’s no-kill animal shelter, will be 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at Riverbend Country Club. A full dinner buffet catered by the country club will be included. Tickets are available at Merle Norman, Heritage Jewelers, Riverbend Country Club, and at the shelter at 911 Madison St. (call the shelter at 931-684-5463 before picking up tickets.)

Flat Creek Community Center will hold a potluck meal followed by a Christmas sing-along, led by Josh Philpott and Angela Wood, and a special visit from Santa Claus beginning at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3.

“A Night in Bethlehem” will be presented Sunday at First Baptist Church of Bell Buckle. Activity begins with “A Christmas Experience-Marketplace” from 4-6 p.m. A Nativity play starts at 6 p.m. in the sanctuary.

The Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 5019, and its auxiliary will hold their monthly meeting next Monday 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.

Bell Buckle Planning Commission will meet Monday, Dec. 5, at 6 p.m. in Town Hall.

Bell Buckle Beautification Committee will meet Tuesday, Dec. 6, at 6:30 p.m. in Town Hall.

Bedford County Retired Teachers will meet 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7 at Emmy’s Restaurant (Urban Plantation). Community High School Drama Club and instructor Tony Davis will present the program.

Scott’s Chapel United Methodist Church, 940 Morton St., is opening its Seasoned With a Touch of Sale Food Pantry from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8. For more information call 931-684-2297.

Shelbyville City Council will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, at Shelbyville Recreation Center. New mayor Randy Carroll, new council member Bobby Turnbow, and re-elected council members Marilyn Ewing and William Christie will be sworn in.

Thomas Intermediate School is holding Winter Fest on Friday, Dec. 9, beginning at 4 p.m. A chili supper, silent auction and photos with Santa are included. The play “Annie Kids” will be performed by the TMS Drama Club at 6 p.m.

The 12th annual Wine Walk will be from 4-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9 on the Shelbyville square.

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5019, and its Auxiliary will host their second Saturday of the month fundraiser breakfast Dec. 10, from 7-9:30 a.m. at the VFW Post, 1320 Depot St. Carry-outs are available. For more information call Alex, 615-513-7959.

The Gilliland House, 803 Lipscomb St., is having a Christmas holiday event from noon-2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10. Cookies and hot chocolate will be served and photos with Santa will be available in the cabin behind the main house.

Bell Buckle is holding its annual Gingerbread Decorating Contest from 11 a.m. (sign-up)-2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, at Main Street Pavilion. Age categories are 9-under and 10-up.

Sleigh rides with Santa, and a s’mores pit, will be available in Bell Buckle from noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, and Saturday, Dec. 17.

Bell Buckle Board of Mayor & Aldermen will meet Tuesday, Dec. 13 at 6 p.m. in Town Hall.

Bedford County Commission will meet 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13, at Bedford County Courthouse.

Bell Buckle Parks & Recreation Committee will meet Thursday, Dec. 15 at 6 p.m. in Town Hall.

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.

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.

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.

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Baptist
The sermon at Calvary Baptist Church will be “God Becomes Human” from Matthew 1:18-25. The service will be livestreamed.
“A Night in Bethlehem” will be presented Sunday at First Baptist Church of Bell Buckle. Activity begins with “A Christmas Experience-Marketplace” from 4-6 p.m. A Nativity play starts at 6 p.m. in the sanctuary.
Grace Baptist Church’s message will be “My Peace I Give Unto You” from Luke 2:10-14 and John 14:27.

Church of Christ
A new series, “Songs of the Season,” debuts Sunday at Fairlane Church of Christ. The first sermon is “O Holy Night” from Luke 2:8-11. The service will be livestreamed and broadcast on WLIJ (98.7 FM/1580 AM/wlijradio.com).
Southside Church of Christ’s series on “The Practical Athiest” continues with the message “Leaving God out of your Plans” from James 4:13-17. Arnold Garcon will give an update on mission work at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Sunday morning and Wednesday evening services are livestreamed at cofcsouthside.com.

Presbyterian
First Presbyterian Church’s service for the 2nd Sunday of Advent will focus on “Peace” at 10 a.m. Sunday. All services are streamed live on Facebook. This week the sermon will focus on Isaiah 11:1-10, “The Messiah & Peaceable Kingdom.”