The South Central Human Resource Agency has announced participation in the Child and Adult Care Food Program. Meals will be provided at no separate charge to eligible children and adults without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age. The meals will be served at Lewis County Head Start located at 207 South Oak Street. For more information about the program, call (931) 796-3580.

Preparation for the upcoming school year continues. Students are set to report for a full day of class Tuesday, August 3. Buses will run on a regular schedule. Motorists should remember to exercise caution in and around school zones and bus stops. For more information, call (931) 796-3264.

The state's annual sales tax holiday for back-to-school shopping ended Sunday night, however, a week-long sales tax holiday on food continues both at grocery stores and at restaurants. This sales tax holiday also began Friday but it runs for the entire week, through Thursday, August 5. Most anything a person eats would be included excluding alcohol, tobacco, candy, or dietary supplements.

A community-wide back-to-school Prayer Service will be held Monday, August 2. The service for students, parents, teachers, administrators and support staff will begin at 7:00 p.m. and be held at the Hohenwald Church of Christ, 110 park Avenue South. Many different congregations from across the county will be represented at the interdenominational service. Everyone is invited to attend. Refreshments will be served afterward.

A Gospel Meeting continues at Springer Church of Christ. Jackson Erwin is the speaker with Monday and Tuesday services beginning at 7:00 p.m. each night. Everyone is invited to attend. Springer church of Christ is at 1789 Summertown Highway.

The Nashville Predators and American Red Cross will host a blood drive in Hohenwald Tuesday, August 10. The blood mobile will be parked at the Hohenwald Church of Christ on Park Avenue South from 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. that afternoon. Donors by appointment will receive two tickets to a Preds October preseason home game on the second or ninth. Donors can choose which game they want to attend. All presenting donors will receive a Preds and American Red Cross foam puck and be entered to win a Red Cross branded puck signed by a Preds player. Make your appointment by visiting RedCrossBlood.org and enter sponsor code PREDS19.

Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative is accepting Adopt-A-School Grant applications through Tuesday, August 31. The cooperative offers two grants in each of the counties it serves. The grants are a thousand dollars each. The annual grant is intended to supplement funding of specific, innovative, classroom-level programs being carried out primarily in schools with greater fund needs. To apply, K through 12 teachers or principals should submit an official application to MLEC Member Services. Applications may be found at MLEC.com or at local offices.

The Jack Keltner Memorial Horse Show sponsored by the Summertown Saddle and Bridle Club will be held Saturday, September 11. The event will feature more than two dozen classes and begin at 5:00 p.m. at the club on Saddle Bridle Club Circle. Admission is $ 2.00 per person with children two and under admitted free. Cost to enter is $ 3.00 per person, per class. Concessions will be available. For more information, call (931) 964-3111.

The Lewis County Health Department is offering walk-in options for individuals to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. People age 16 and up are eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Individuals seeking a COVID-19 vaccine can schedule an appointment at vaccinate.tn.gov or visit the Lewis County Health Department for a walk-in appointment. Appointments are still available but not required. The Lewis County Health Department is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 8:00 a.m. to-3:30 p.m. and Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for COVID-19 vaccine administration. For questions, individuals can call the Lewis County Health Department hotline at 931-490-8312.

Covid 19 Vaccinations are also available free of charge at the Walmart pharmacy. The vaccine is available to those currently qualified under Tennessee’s phase plan. An appointment is required and can be made online at www.walmart.com.

The Tennessee Recovery Project provides free resource connections for residents impacted by Covid-19. Resources available include short-term supportive counseling, referrals for community resources, emotional wellness, coping skills and more. The project is administered locally by Centerstone. For more information, call (931) 796-5916 or (888) 460-4351.