If you’re looking for a meaningful way to wrap up the week — and maybe help put a book into the hands of someone who needs one — there’s a special event happening tomorrow morning right here in Carter County.
The Carter County Extension Education Center will host a Book Giveaway, sponsored by The Book Depot, on Saturday, December 20th, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. The event will take place at the Extension Office, located at 94 Fairground Drive in Grayson.
Organizers ask folks to remember that doors will not open until 10 o’clock, so please plan accordingly. Once inside, community members will have the opportunity to receive books at no cost, while supplies last.
This giveaway is open to the public and is designed to support reading, learning, and access to books for all ages — especially during the holiday season when a simple book can mean so much.
Again, that’s the Book Giveaway, sponsored by The Book Depot, happening Saturday from 10 until 1 at the Carter County Extension Education Center in Grayson.
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If you or someone in your household could use a little extra help this holiday season, the Willard Church of Christ wants the community to know that support is available.
The church will host its December Food Giveaway on Saturday, December 20th, beginning at 8:30 Saturday morning. This outreach is designed to help families put food on the table during a busy and often stressful time of year.
While income guidelines do apply, organizers stress that no one should feel discouraged from reaching out. If you have a food need for your family and find yourself slightly over the guidelines, you’re still encouraged to ask for assistance. The goal is to help neighbors, not turn anyone away who is genuinely in need.
Church members say the giveaway is about more than groceries — it’s about compassion, community, and making sure no one feels alone or forgotten during the holidays.
Again, that’s the Willard Church of Christ December Food Giveaway, happening Saturday, December 20th at 8:30 a.m. If you could use help, or know someone who could, please help spread the word.
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Today marks the final opportunity this week for residents in Western Carter County to take advantage of the county-wide clean-up campaign, as dumpsters will be available at the Carter County Maintenance Garage along US 60 until 2:30 p.m. The Solid Waste Department reminds all participants that dumpster access has now returned to its regular three-day weekly schedule and urges the public to follow the updated disposal guidelines.
A number of items will not be accepted, including refrigerators, deep freezers, televisions, household garbage, paint, tires, and batteries. In addition, all items must be either bagged or boxed — loose trash will not be collected. The Carter County Clean-Up campaign operates on a rotating schedule, providing disposal opportunities for both the eastern and western ends of the county. After this week’s collection, dumpsters are scheduled to be closed the week of Christmas so that the collection team can spend time with their friends and loved ones.
This valuable community service is made possible by the Carter County Solid Waste Department, who continue to support these efforts to keep our neighborhoods clean, safe, and beautiful.
Let’s all do our part to keep Carter County looking its best.