Blankenship UMC will be having a Bonfire and Hotdog Roast at the church on Midland Road on Saturday, Nov. 11, from 5:30 until 8:30. Everyone is invited to join for food and fellowship.

The Sevier Street First Baptist Church Men’s Ministry will celebrate “MEN” on Nov. 12, at 10 a.m. Minister Nathan Marable will deliver The Spoken Word. Lunch will be served following morning worship.

The Shelbyville Soup Kitchen will be having their annual Fundraiser Lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Profits are divided equally among the Benevolent Fund of the Shelbyville Police Department and Bedford County 4H, Arms of Jesus. The soup kitchen hours and days of service are: Monday, Lunch. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday from

The Bedford County Republican Party will host the grand opening of their official headquarters along with an “Update on the State” with Sen. Shane Reeves and State Rep. Pat Marsh on Monday, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m. at 1302 N. Main St (2nd Floor).

The Shelbyville First United Methodist Church Women will host their Annual Bazaar and Bake Sale on Friday, Nov. 17, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the church. There will be craft and miscellaneous items as well as a wide variety of baked goods offered for sale. All proceeds from this

The Bedford County Democratic Party will meet at 6 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 20, at the El Mexico Mexican Restaurant at 724 N. Main Street in Shelbyville

On Wednesday, Nov. 22, at 10:30 a.m., the Shelbyville-Bedford County Public Library will be having a Morning Storytime with special guest reader Mayor Randy Carroll. The library’s interactive story times introduce young children to reading, music, STEAM, and language with stories, songs, and activities. Parents also learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills

Bird Street and Fairlane Churches of Christ will be providing Thanksgiving Meals on Thursday, Nov. 23, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 428 Bird St. To place an order, call 931-684-3876. You will need to provide your name, address, phone number, and number of plates. Or, you can submit orders online at birdstcoc.org. Available

Christmas Marketplace in Historic Downtown Wartrace will be from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 25. There will be arts and crafts booths, handmade items, some direct sales and much more. The shops, bakery, and wine-tasting room will be open. Free parking nearby or along the road. Call 615-785-2124 or visit wartracechamber.org for