Columbia State celebrated 582 Spring 2021 graduates during a drive-through style commencement ceremony Saturday, May 8. In lieu of a traditional ceremony, students walked across the stage at the Circular Commons while their families observed from their vehicles at the fountain.

The Hohenwald Board of Zoning Appeals is scheduled to meet Tuesday, May 11. The meeting will begin at 5:00 p.m. in City Hall on West Linden Avenue.

The Lewis County Board of Education will hold a regular session meeting Tuesday, May 11. The meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. in the Lewis County Middle School Auditorium on Park Avenue South. A number of items are on the agenda for the meeting which is open to the public.

The South Central Human Resource Agency will distribute commodity foods for Lewis County residents Thursday, May 13. The distribution will be a drive-up event in Memorial park from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon. Clients should stay inside their vehicle and present a commodity printout or ID through the window. Staff will place the food in the trunk of the vehicle. For more information, call (931) 796-4825.

An Information Session on Practical Nursing for a course to become a Licensed Practical Nurse is set for Friday, May 14. There are two session times beginning at 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. at The Tennessee College of Applied Technology in Hohenwald on West Main Street. The course is scheduled to begin September 1. Those attending should be prepared to pay $40.00 exam registration fee. For more information on the sessions or course, call (931) 796-5351.

The Lewis County Senior Citizens Center will host a Picking and Grinning event Saturday, May 15. Ronnie Howell and Friends will play beginning at 6:00 p.m. Donations will be accepted. The center is on East Main Street across from Hardee’s. For more information, call (931) 796-5564.

The Lewis County Budget Committee will meet prior to the full commission at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, May 17. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss and prepare the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 County Budget. The meeting is open to the public.

Lewis County Commissioners are scheduled to meet Monday, May17. The meeting will be held in the Lewis County Courthouse and will begin at 6:00 p.m. The meeting is open to the public.

The Lewis County UT Extension Office will offer a 4-H Day Camp at NACO on Napier Road. The event will be from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, May 26 and 27. The camp will be for students in fourth through sixth grades. Activities will include crafts, sports and fishing. Each camper will receive a fishing pole to take home. Space is limited and there will be no transportation provided. Registration information and forms are available on the Lewis County UT Extension Office Facebook page or by calling (931) 796-3091.

The South Central Human Resource Agency Policy Council and Executive Committee will meet Thursday, June 3. The meeting will begin at 11:00 a.m. in the Central Office on Winchester Highway in Fayetteville. Committees will meet prior to the Policy Council meeting at 10:00 a.m. For more information, call (931) 433-7182.

Lewis Health Center will host a Blood Assurance blood drive Friday, June 4. The blood mobile will be parked in the center’s lot on West Main Street from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. that afternoon. All donors will receive a free tee-shirt and eligible donors will be entered to win a side-by-side. To schedule an appointment, visit bloodassurance.org/lhc64.

The Jack Keltner Memorial Horse Show sponsored by the Summertown Saddle and Bridle Club will be held Saturday, June 12. 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. Another upcoming show is set for September 11.

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.