Hardeman County Community Calendar

Join Porters Creek Baptist Church for VBS Concrete & Cranes will start June 13-18, 6-8:30 p.m. for ages Pre-K through 6th grade. Buses will run, call 731-609-4546.

Join us for VBS at Pocahontas Church of Christ, 12020 Peavine Rd., Pocahontas, TN on Saturday, June 26, 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Lunch will be provided.

New Bethel Baptist Church on Highway 57 will have Father’s Day service June 20 at 11 a.m. Service will be by Bro. Jeremy Burnett. Everyone is welcome, no meal after this year.

Fundraiser Buffet and Silent Auction for the Silerton Volunteer Fire Department Saturday, June 19 at 6 p.m. Great home cooked meal.

The Hardeman County Commission for Black History will be raffling off a 50 inch TV on WOJG, June 21 for the Elizabeth Lake Scholarship Fund. The tickets are $3, if interested please contact Wanda Robinson at 731-518-5896 or Randy Crews, Sr. at 731-518-5768. Your support will be greatly appreciated.

Hardeman County Health Department offering walk-in option for COVID-19 Vaccinations. Appointments are still available but not required. The Hardeman County Health Department is open for COVID-19 vaccine, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Tuesday 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. For questions, individuals can call the Hardeman County Health Department at 731-658-5291.

Be More Hardeman VLOG. Erica Young of Saulsbury shared her health journey on this month’s edition. The VLOG provides motivation for healthy lifestyle change with the stories of people who have improved their health. See her story and others on Facebook @BeMoreHardeman or on YouTube at https://tiny.utk.edu/bemoreyoutube.

2nd Saturday Community Walks. Next walk: June 12. Take a walk for fellowship with your neighbors and physical activity. Times, towns, and locations are as follows: 7 a.m.—Toone Park Pavilion; 7:30 a.m.— Whiteville BP Station; 8 a.m.—Grand Junction City Park and Pocahontas First Baptist Church; 8:30 a.m. – Pleasant Run Creek Park; 9 a.m.—Saulsbury City Hall; 9 a.m. to Noon—Middleton City Park; and 10 a.m.—Hickory Valley near Gazebo and Horsnby First Baptist Church. For more info, go to https://www.facebook.com/BeMoreHardeman or call UT Extension at 731-658-2421.

Hardeman County Citizens Cleanup Together, as a community, we can help to beautify our roadways. Join us Saturday, July 10 from 9-11 a.m. to help clean up our city, county, and home! For more information, visit us on Facebook.

Loaves and Fishes Food Bank needs all non-perishable food items. Call 609-2397 to drop off your donations. Canned fruit and protein items are most needed.

The Hardeman County Republican Party will meet the second Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at 100 South Main Street in Bolivar.

POP (Power of Produce) Club. Saturday, June 19 children 2-10 and their parents are invited to visit the POP Club at the Bolivar Farmer’s Market 9-11 a.m. There will be activities, taste-testing and an opportunity to receive $5 POP bucks per child to use at the market. For more information, call UT Extension 658-2421.

Bolivar Masonic Lodge #608 meets the 1st Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m.

The Warrior Center in Bolivar on North Water Street needs donations of men’s hygiene products like bar soap, body wash, shampoo, toothpaste and toothbrushes; Men’s clothing like shirts, pants, shoes, socks, and underwear; cleaning supplies like dish soap, multipurpose cleaners, bleach, laundry soap, fabric softener, window cleaner, air fresheners, Lysol disinfectant, Comet, Ajax, paper towels, and Pinesol; Vehicles in good running condition, preferably multi-purpose vans (a receipt will be provided with tax id for donation purposes) notebook paper, spiral notebooks, ink pens, Bibles, computers, tools, and other household items. For more information, call 731-212-0259.

Disciples Embracing Christian Education Bible College asks, “Do you want a deeper understanding of the Work of God?” The Bible College is in Whiteville, TN and they offer a three-year study of the Bible. Contact 731-225-3114 or register for the Whiteville or Grand Junction campus at www.fbiclass.com. Intercessory prayer hotline at 731-608-9593.

For Meals on Wheels assistance, please call the Southwest Human Resource Agency at 658-9292.

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry is reminding citizens of the online burn permit system, which is free, fast and simple at BurnSafeTN.org or at Bolivar City Hall. Call 658-2020.

The Hardeman County Exchange Club/Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse is a program that can help if you suspect child abuse call the Hardeman County office at 659-2373 or the 24-hour hotline at 1-877-237-0004. Your call will be kept confidential.

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