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THURSDAY
Board of Education
Bedford County Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, at Bedford County Schools’ central office, 500 Madison St.
Wartrace study session
Wartrace Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a study session at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, at Town Hall.
FRIDAY
FCB Fall Fest
First Community Bank is holding its annual Fall Festival at its Airport Branch on Highway 231 North Friday, Oct. 21, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Democratic meeting
Bedford County Democratic Party will host Dr. Jason Martin, candidate for governor, and Billy Dycus, president of the AFL-CIO of Tennessee, at 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, at Blue Ribbon Circle.
SATURDAY
Pumpkin Plunge
Shelbyville Parks and Recreation is holding a Pumpkin Plunge at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at Shelbyville Recreation Center’s indoor pool. Pre-registration by Oct, 21 is required, All ages are welcome. Cost is $5 per pumpkin.
Wartrace gym reopening
The Fred Russell Gymnasium, once a part of Wartrace High School, will reopen on Saturday, October 22, with a celebration from 2-4 p.m.
Chili supper
Blankenship United Methodist Church, 3602 Midland Road, is holding a chili supper and singing Saturday, Oct. 22. The chili supper will be 4-6 p.m. at $5 for adults, $3 for children 12-under. The singing from 6:30-8 p.m. is free. Proceeds benefit the Blankenship United Methodist Women.
MONDAY
Wartrace meeting
Wartrace Board of Mayor and Aldermen’s regular monthly meeting will be 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 24, at Town Hall.
OCT. 25
Financial committee
Bedford County Commission’s Financial Management Committee meets at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, in Room 110 of Bedford County Business Complex, 200 Dover St. Meetings are livestreamed on YouTube.
Planning Commission
Bedford County Planning Commission meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, at the courthouse.
Ribbon cutting
A Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting for Heritage Realty Group is scheduled at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25.
OCT. 27
SCV meeting
Maj. Gen. Benjamin F. Cheatham Camp 72 of Sons of Confederate Veterans will have their regular dinner meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, October 27, 2022 at the Oak Restaurant in Manchester. The meeting will start at 7 p.m. Jack Carman will speak on the battle of Perryville.
OCT. 28
Family Fun Night
Shelbyville Recreation Center will hold Family Fun Night from 6-10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28. Games, concessions, bounce houses, and activities for all ages are planned.
Bell Buckle Halloween
The Old Fashioned Bell Buckle Halloween will be 5-8 p.m. on the town square. Games, a haunted house, pumping carving and food trucks are planned. Hotel Transylvania will play at 7:30 p.m.
Cruise-In
Celebration City Car Club’s final Cruise-In until next spring will be Friday, Oct. 28, from 6-8 p.m. on the Shelbyville square. Chase Clanton and Vintage Vibes will perform and food trucks will be present.
OCT. 29
Raus bonfire
Raus Community Club will hold its traditional bonfire at dusk Saturday, Oct. 29 as part of its monthly meeting. All are welcome.
Trunk or Treats
•The town of Wartrace. 5-7 p.m. at Winnette-Ayers Park. A bake off and chili cook-off are part of the fun. The movie “Ghostbusters” will be shown after sunset.
•Himesville Church of the Nazarene, 5-7 p.m.
OCT. 30
Fall Festival
Faith Baptist Church is holding a Fall Festival from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30 including carnival games, a bonfire and candy. A meal will be provided.
Trunk or Treats
•Calvary Baptist Church, 4-6 p.m.
•New Bethel Baptist Church, Highway 64 West, 4-6:30 p.m.
•Edgemont Baptist Church, 5-6:30 p.m.
OCT. 31
Trunk or Treats
•Grace Baptist Church, 5-6:30 p.m.
•Viviant Healthcare, 5-7 p.m.
NOV. 5
Serving Shelbyville banquet
The Serving Shelbyville Banquet will be held by High Calling Ministries from 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Nov, 5, on the square. Live worship, food and games are planned for the free event.
NOV. 6
Community reunion
Community School Alumni Reunion will be Sunday, Nov. 6, at 1:30 p.m. at Community High School’s auditorium.
NOV. 8
Chili Day
The Moore County branch of Shelbyville-based First Community Bank is holding its 18th annual Chili Day from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8.
CANCELLATION
Historical Society
Bedford County Historical Society will not hold its regularly-scheduled Winter meeting on Dec. 5. The Society plans to continue its meetings in March 2023.
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 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.

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