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Upcoming Events

• The Dade Water Authority Board of Directors will meet at 6:30 tonight, Tuesday, Nov. 19, in the Dade Administrative Building.                                                    

• "Living Free," a seminar about overcoming addiction, stress and depression, will be presented by Taste and See and Vaughan Sparrow at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 19, in the Dade County Public Library. Free food, books, live music.  For more info email christine.payne22@gmail.com.                                        

• Food for fines month at Dade Public Library this November--one can of food equals $1 in fines up to $10.                                                

• Everyone is invited to the "Grand Illumination" of Christmas trees, lights and the town from 4-7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 30, on the Trenton town square. Visits with Santa, singing, free hot chocolate, craft-making inside the library. This is a joint production of the Dade County Public Library, Dade County, the city of Trenton, the Dade County Sheriff's Office, Dade First-Family Connection and the Bank of Dade.                                    

• Rising Fawn Studio Tour is back this year! Eight Lookout Mountain artists will open their studios from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday Dec. 7 & 8, when you can visit your neighbors, support local artists and get some Christmas shopping done all at the same time. Map and more info on Facebook page: Rising Fawn Studio Tour 2019, or call (423) 243-7699 or (423) 227-0423.                                    

• The Dade Small Business Christmas Expo may still have a f ew vendor booth spaces--deadline is Dec. 1.  If you have a small business or home business you’d like to include, please email or text your email address to 423-596-5201. Otherwise, please plan to attend this year's Expo 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, at Dade County High School. We have plenty of shopping, tons of door prizes, food, entertainment, a KIDZONE and a special grand prize to one lucky attendee. Please follow us on Facebook at “Dade Small Business Christmas Expo.”                                          

• You are invited to "Parade of Mangers," a free exhibit at Trenton United Methodist of Judy Hunt's collection of nativity scenes in various media. Over 100 creches will be displayed and free hot chocolate, coffee and cookies will also be featured. Come before the Christmas parade--hours are 4-6 p.m. at the church, 12500 N. Main St., just north of the Trenton town square.                        

• The annual Dade Christmas parade will be staged this year by the Bank of Dade. The theme is Merry and Bright--all floats and even marchers are requested to festoon selves with Christmas lights--at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, forming up at 5 p.m. at South Industrial Drive.  For more info or to register your float please contact Audrey Clark at or Seth Houts at shouts@bankofdade.com.                               

• Bloodmobile at Sheriff's Office 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 20, for Dade blood drive. Donors will be registered for prizes. To make appointment, call Mary Ann Bradford at the DCSO at (423) 657-3233 or email mbradford@dsheriff.com.                              

• Rising Fawn Baptist Church will provide FREE after-school care for children between the ages of 5 and 13 beginning the first day of this school year. Each day will include a snack, Bible study, time for homework and play. Children will be watched from the time they get off the school bus until 6 p.m. This is primarily for those who struggle to afford the after-care program at school or must send their children home to an empty house, but others will be accepted subject to demand--so the sooner you register, the better.  For more information please contact the church at , or call or text Tony Moreland at (423) 227-9997.                                                 

• Tri-state Food Bank is looking for volunteers to work on the first Friday of every month. Boxing up the food is done at Sand Mountain UMC (volunteer about 3 hours in the morning). Distribution is done at West Brow Fire Station (volunteer about 2 1/2 hours in the afternoon). Can do either or both. Text Julie Cash 205-566-2794 if interested.                                  

• For 2019, the Georgia Driver's License office in Trenton is open Monday,  Jan. 14 & 28, Feb. 11 & 25, March 11 & 25, April 8 & 29, May 13 & 20, June 10 & 24, July 8 & 22, Aug. 5 & 19, Sept. 9 & 23, Oct. 7 & 21, Nov. 4 & 18 and Dec. 2 & 16. Hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and the office is in the Justice Bldg, 75 Case Ave., Trenton. For more info check dds.georgia.gov.                                                                                                  

• Be a garden volunteer! The Tennessee River Gardens need volunteers. Workdays are Fridays 9 a.m.-noon and Sundays 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Call Christine if interested (423 785-4024) or write to                                  

• Head Start now enrolling for 2018/19 school year!  Dade Head Start/EHS, call (706) 657-7558, Rose ext. 303 or Sharon ext. 302; Davis Head Start/EHS (706) 657-2154, ext. 302.                                  

• The DeKalb County (Ala.) Sheriff’s Office had such a turnout for its Introduction to Concealed Carry class that it will continue giving the free class as long as there is sufficient demand. Call 256) 845-3801, visit dekalbcountysheriff.org, or drop by the sheriff’s office in Fort Payne to apply.                                                                                                            

• At 6 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month, there is an informational meeting/presentation at the Dade DFACS office (located in the county Administrative Building) for anyone interested in becoming a foster parent. You may call 1-877-210-KIDS to register, but registration is not required.                                                              

• A representative from the Veterans Administration is available to help vets at the Dade County Administrative Building in the Commissioners' meeting room 9 a.m.-3 p.m.  on the last Wednesday of each month.                                                

• Celebrate Recovery meets every Thursday at 6 p.m. at Trenton Ministry Center. This is a Christian recovery program for anyone who has hurts, hang-ups or habits. There are classes for kids, teens and adults, as well as nursery care provided. For more information, call (706) 657-6920.                                                             

• The Education Opportunity Center offers free help with financial aid, college admissions and choosing a college or major at the Dade County Public library. Call 423) 425-1702 for an appointment.                                                                 

•  The Tri-State Food Pantry serves food boxes to the needy every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month. A church service is held at 2:30 p.m. and delivery begins at 3 p.m. It is located in the building behind Sand Mountain United Methodist Church. Individuals must qualify under federal poverty guidelines. Any monetary donations are tax-deductible. Please call Drayton Holmes at (706) 657-7410 for more information.                                                          

• A Dry Goods Pantry is available to single -parent families in Dade County every 1st and 3rd Saturday from 9 a.m. –noon. Diapers, wipes, toiletries laundry detergent, etc., are available. For more information, contact Becky Hurst at                                                 

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The exhibit will begin at 4 p.m. and continues until 6 p.m. (the beginning of the parade).  The church will be offering free coffee, hot chocolate and cookies to attendees. Restrooms are available.

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