New Hope The Baptist invites you to its annual Homecoming and Revival on Sunday, July 15. Homecoming services start at 10:00 a.m. with Elders Eric Wood and Roger Pennycuff preaching. Lunch is being served after the service. Revival begins July 15 with Elders Christopher Boggs and Burl Rice preaching during the week. Services are at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday night and 7:00 p.m. all other nights. Pastor Eric Wood and the congregation of New Hope invite you all to attend. B28

Descendents of Will, Mark, Pick and Dick Lewis are gathering the third Sunday of July on the 15th at 11:00 a.m. for a family reunion at Fall Creek Falls State Park, shelter number one in front of the Nature Center. Everyone is asked to bring a covered dish, pictures, stories to share, also those blessed with talents to play instruments and sing are encouraged to do so. Before everyone leaves, they plan to take a group picture to share. For information call Ricky Lewis at (423) 881-5014 or email at mya06@bledsoe.net.

The Bledsoe County High School Class of 1989 is making plans for its 30-year class reunion. Anyone interested in participating in the planning of the reunion, please contact Thomas Deakins at TDeakins@gmail.com, Kimberly Johnson Robbins at Kimberlyarobbins2020@gmail.com, Conda Oestreich Hysell at (423) 447-3231 or Edna Williams Hudson at (423) 405-8114.BS29

Pikeville United Methodist Church is holding Vacation Bible School from July 16-19 at 9:00 a.m. from 9:00 a.m. to noon at the church located at Main and Methodist Street in Pikeville. Children are welcome to attend. The theme is based on Matthew 25:31-40 with a focus on Caring for Others through fun crafts, games, activities and surprises plus a field trip/Food Bank visit. Contact the church office at 447-2951 for more information. B28S29

The Bledsoe County Cattlemen’s Association meeting is Thursday, July 19 at 6:00 p.m. at the Pikeville Municipal Building in Pikeville. Guest speaker is Bethany Condra, MSN, APN, FNP-C with Whitwell Medical Plaza discussing Alpha-Gal Awareness. This is the mammalian meat allergy which can result from a lone star tick bite. Anyone interested is welcome to attend. A meal is provided. Please call 423-447-2451 with the number of attendees as soon as possible so proper food arrangements can be made.BS29

A benefit dinner and sweet auction are being held Friday, July 20 at the Bledsoe County Fairgrounds to help Ben Harwood with medical expenses. Dine in or carry out available for plates of spaghetti, salad, drink and dessert for $7 beginning at 4:30 p.m. Auction begins at 7:00 p.m., selling all kinds of desserts. Cornhole tournament starts at 6:00 p.m. with a $10 entry fee per team, prizes awarded. Kids’ baseball and basketball games are $1 entry fee. To donate cakes or pies for the auction, food items for the dinner or monetary donations, call (423) 533-2916 or to donate directly to the Harwoods call (423) 322-9882.BS29

The third Friday community meeting for Luminary-Frostbite Volunteer Fire Department is July 20 at 6:00 p.m. The department, located at 13002 Summer City Road in Spring City, is in need of volunteer firefighters and auxiliary support volunteers. All types of donations are welcomed. Everyone is invited.BS29

Mt. Crest Volunteer Fire Department is holding its monthly breakfast on Saturday, July 21 from 6:00 to 10:00 a.m. The department will be open Friday, July 20 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. to accept donations. All proceeds raised go for the upkeep of the fire hall, gas, equipment they use during a fire or setting up for the helicopter landing.BS29

The families of Pete and Cora, and Frank and Ola Angel are having a family reunion on Saturday, July 21 starting at noon at the Bledsoe County Senior Citizens Center on Frazier Street in Pikeville. Bring a covered dish. All plates, cups and silverware are furnished. Come spend the afternoon visiting and having fun with Family. If anyone has old pictures, please bring them for the families to look at and enjoy.BS29

On Saturday, July 21, Winesap Free Will Baptist Church will open its clothes closet from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. The clothes closet will be open every first and third Saturday of each month until further notice. Anyone needing clothes or who knows someone who does can come by at this time. The church will have nice clothes for work, play and dress of all sizes at no charge. The church is located on Lantana Road (Hwy. 101) at the Bledsoe-Cumberland county line. For information call Betty White at (423) 881-3032 or Verna Dyer at (931) 260-4582.BS49

The senior lunch at Luminary-Frostbite Volunteer Fire Department, located at 13002 Summer City Road in Spring City, is held the third Saturday of each month from noon to 3:00 p.m. EDT. On July 21, lunch includes one serving of soup, a salad or sandwich and a beverage. Proceeds help support the department and community center activities. Everyone is invited.BS29

Rigsby Volunteer Fire Department is having a pig roast and watermelon cutting on Saturday, July 21 at the fire hall starting at 4:00 p.m. CST. All proceeds benefit the fire department. Please come and support your fire department.BS29

The Alexander and Carrie Bayless family reunion is Saturday, July 21 at Fall Creek Falls Community Center beginning at 10:00 a.m. Everyone is asked to please bring a covered dish to share and items for the silent auction. Food will be served at noon. Plates, cups, cutlery, and serving pieces are being provided. Please come join the family. BT27S28