Monticello — ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE CLASS TO BE OFFERED
An "English as a Second Language" class begins on April 19, and meets
each Monday through June 7 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Wayne County Middle
School. Food and child care will be provided free.
GRAND PARENTING CLASS TO BE OFFERED
A "GRAND Parenting" class is being offered for local residents. Any
grandparent providing care for or guardianship of a student in Wayne County
Schools is invited to a very special evening of honor.
Come learn about programs that can help you financially support your
grandchildren and special services available to help you help your
grandchildren be successful in school. Meals provided for adults and
children. Child care provided.
Speakers include: Wayne Co. Schools administration, Lake Cumberland Area
Development District Family Caregiver Program, local attorney, and others.
To be held in the cafeteria at Walker Elementary School, Thursday, April 22,
at 6:30 p.m.
FLORAL ARRANGING CLASS TO BE OFFERED
A "Floral Arranging" class is being offered for local residents. Learn
to make your own arrangements or memorial tributes.
This class will be taught by local floral artist, Danny Conley, on April
27 at the Wayne County High School Cafeteria from 7-9 p.m. The cost is $20.
Students will get to take home one floral creation.
STAFF AND VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION PICNIC
Wayne County Schools is sponoring a Staff and Volunteer Appreciation
Picnic on May 6.
The location will be announced later.
This event is free for Wayne County School staff and school volunteers.
AFTER SCHOOL ARTS CLASSES TO BE OFFERED
Two "After School Arts" classes are being offered for Wayne County
residents.
The first class is "Make Your Own Flip Flops" and will be held May 10
after school till 5: p.m. at Bell Elementary. The class is open to students
in grades 3-12. The cost is $10
The second class is "Make Your Own Beach Towel Backpack" and will be on
May 17 after school till 5 p.m. at Bell Elementary. This class is open to
students in grades 3-12, the cost is $15
FREE CLASSES BEING OFFERED ON DIABETES
The Wayne County Health Department will be hosting free classes on
living well with diabetes. At the meeting you will learn the latest
information on healthy eating, medications, problem solving, activity, and
reducing your health risks. Each session will cover different topics plus
each class will include nutrition information, snacks and door prizes. The
classes will be on Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Meetings will take
place on April 7, 14, 21, and 28. For more information please call 387-5711
or 1-800-928-4416.
THE BURNSIDE WOMEN'S CLUB IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR SCHOLARSHIP
The Burnside Women's Civic Club is accepting applications for the Lousie
Kiser Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship is open to any college student
who will be enrolled in a Ky. College for the Fall 2010 semester and has
completed at least one semester of college.
You may call 561-7104 for an application or email
lakeshorepharmacy@windstream.net.
CURVES WILL BE OFFERING FREE WEIGHT MANAGEMENT CLASSES
Curves of Monticello will once again be offering free weight management
classes to all ladies in the area. Class will begin on Tuesday April 13
starting at 6:30 p.m. and will cover both Phase one and two of the Curves
Weight Management and Fitness Plan. Admittance is free but you must call
340-8350 to reserve a spot! Curves is located in the Town and Country Plaza
located on North Main Street in Monticello.
THE KENTUCKY MOUNTAIN TRIO TO BE AT THE LOWER TURKEY CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH
The Kentucky Mountain Trio from Stearns will be singing at the Lower
Turkey Creek Baptist Church on Saturday night April 10 at 7 p.m. Everyone is
invited to attend.
FIGHT AGAINST DRUGS GUIDED ATV/UTV RIDE
The Fight Against Drugs guided ATV/UTV Ride will be held on Saturday
April 21, at 9 a.m. The ride will begin at Slickford, Ky. and proceed to
Pickett State Park, Tenn. and then back to Slickford, Ky.
The ride will include scenic overlooks, beautiful rock formations, and
the famous car hauler trail. This event is open to anyone who wants to
participate in a drug free ride.
Donations will be accepted.
Donations will support anti-drug activities for the Wayne County Schools
and will go to fund scholarships for several teens who have used their
talents, abilities and time to promote a drug free lifestyle.
Please RSVP by contacting Amy N. Morgan at 606-348-5575 or by email at
amy.morgan@wayne.kyschools.us.
TOWN HALL MEETING ABOUT PRESCRIPTON DRUGS
There will be a Town Hall meeting about prescription drugs on April 12
from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Wayne Theater.
The featured guests will be Dr. Cory Ryan, Josh Crowley‹local
pharmacist, Drug Court Participant, Warren King‹Lake Cumberland Drug Task
Force, Atty. George Bertram.
This meeting is designed for adults or older teens.
If necessary, child care will be provided for children 12 and under at
the Wayne County Library.
LIONS CLUB ANNUAL AUCTION
The Lions Club will have its annual action, on Saturday April 24 at 6
p.m. at The ASPIRE Center.
CITY OF MONTICELLO TO CONDUCT LARGE ITEM PICKUP
The City of Monticello will be conducting their large item pickup from
Monday April 12 thru Friday April 23.
Items that are acceptable for pickup are household items, furniture and
appliances.
To schedule a pickup call 348-0167 and give your name, address, phone
number and the items you want picked up.
WAYNE COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY WILL HOST MONTHLY MEETING
The Wayne County Humane Society will be holding their next monthly
meeting on Thursday April 8, at 6 p.m. in the basement of the Wayne County
Library. All members are reminded to attend. We would like to invite all
persons having an interest in animal welfare in Wayne County to also attend.
The meeting is open to everyone.
WAYNE COUNTY/MONTICELLO HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN MEETING SET
The Wayne County/Monticello Hazard Mitigation Planning Sub-committee
will meet on April 13 at 10:30 a.m. at the Wayne County Courthouse in the
small courtroom. The purpose of this meeting will be to identify goals that
the county has for new mitigation plan to identify any historical buildings
in the area.
VETERANS ASSISTANCE OFFICER TO ASSIST AREA VETERANS
Gary Jones, Field Representative for the Ky Dept of Veterans Affairs,
will be available to assist veterans in Wayne County at the National Guard
Armory, in Monticello. He will be there on Tuesday April 20 from 9 a.m.
through 12 p.m. Veterans and their families will be provided counseling and
assistance in filing claims for state and federal benefits. This is a free
service provided by the state of Kentucky. Veterans should bring a copy of
their DD214 (record of military service) with them, it they have it and any
other documents they feel could help with their claim. For further
information, or if you have any questions, you may call Gary Jones, Regional
Field Representative for the KDVA at 800-850-1392 or 270-651-9578.
BOGLETOWN PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF GOD WILL BE HOSTING ITS SPRING TIME SEED PLANTING
The Bogletown Pentecostal Church of God will be hosting its spring time
seed planting revival of April 4-10 at 7 p.m. nightly. Pastor Harvey Antel
from Souls Harbor Church will be the speaker. For more information go to our
web site www.bogletownchurch.com or call us at 348-4696.
SPECIAL SINGING AT ZION BAPTIST CHURCH
There will be a special singing at Zion Baptist Church on April 17 at 6
p.m. The special singers with be the Anderson Family. Everyone is welcome to
attend. The church is located on HWY. 790 Zion Road.
PRAISE AND WORSHIP REVIVAL
The Living Faith Pentecostal Church will be having a praise and worship
revival. Evangelist Sherry Hixon will be there April 9, 10, 11, at 6:30
p.m. every night. The church located on 1275. The pastor is Kelvin Upchurch.
JEREMY HICKS MOTORCYCLE RALLY
The Jeremy Hicks motorcycle Rally will be held Saturday May 22 to
benefit St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. For more information, call
(606) 307-9309.
HIGH HOPES 4-H CLUB TENDERLOIN DINNER
The High Hopes 4-H Horse Club will be sponsoring a tenderloin dinner on
Friday April 9 beginning at 10:30 a.m. in the basement of the Extension
Office. The meal will include: a tenderloin sandwich, chips and dessert for
$5. Call 786-417-6981 or 270-566-3608 to place your order. Please call 30
minutes before pickup. Delivery will be available on 15 or more orders.
MILLSPRINGS CHRISTIAN CHURCH EASTER EVENTS
The Sunrise Service at Millsprings Christian Church will begin at 7 a.m.
with a breakfast to follow.
Revival will be April 4-6 starting at 7 p.m. nightly.
Movie Night will be on April 7 at 7 p.m. they will be showing "End of
the Spear".
For more information or directions call 348-8343 or go to the web site
www.millspringschristianchurch.org.
APPLICATIONS FOR LAKE CUMBERLAND COMMUNITY ACTION GARDEN PROGRAM
The Lake Cumberland Community Action Agency will begin accepting
applications Monday April 12, 2010, for participating in the 2010 Garden
Program. Individuals interested in participating may apply at the local
Community Action Office, located at the back of the Senior Citizens Building
between the hours of 8:30 and 3:00.
Eligible households will receive vouchers for garden supplies redeemable
at approved vendors. The benefit amount is based upon household size. Garden
program benefits will be offered until funds are depleted.
Participants must provide proof of previous months income, Social
Security cards and other pertinent information for all household members.
For more information call 348-8481.
MONTICELLO MIXED BOWLING LEAGUE MEETING
The Monticello Mixed Bowling League will meet April 13 at 7 p.m. in the
basement of the library for the purpose of forming the 2010 summer league.
All interested persons please attend for more information call Brenda
Anderson at 348-6666 or call Jean Harris at 678-5332.
DRUG COURT GRADUATION
Local residents are invited to a ceremony celebrating the graduation of
members of the 57th Judicial Circuit Drug Court on Tuesday, April 12, at 5
p.m. CST in the Circuit Courtroom of the Russell County Courthouse. The
graduates have worked very hard to achieve this high level of success. The
public is encouraged to join the celebration and congratulate them for
taking this very important step to a new life. The guest speaker will be
Roger Roy. Honorable Judge Vernon Miniard Jr., 57th Judicial Circuit will
present the plaques.
SADDLE MAKER TO SPEAK AT NEXT SADDLE CHICK MEETING
Melvyn Stringer, of Somerset, will be the guest speaker at the next
Saddle Chick meeting on Monday, April 12 at 7 p.m. at the Wayne County
Cooperative Extension Office. Melvyn is the designer of all MSM Saddles and
crafts each one by hand. He has ridden horses for over 40 years, both in the
show ring and on the trail. He has taken his experience and knowledge of
riding and designed saddles that are more comfortable, so that your ride
will be more pleasurable. Everyone is invited to attend. The Saddle Chicks
is a club for women of all ages and meet the second Monday of the month. For
more information contact Carolyn Palmer at saddlechicks2009@windstream.net.
ALL BREED HORSE SHOW
The Wayne County Horseman's Association and High Hopes 4-H presents an
All Breed Fun Horse Show Saturday, April 24 at 3:30 p.m. at the
Monticello/Wayne County Memorial Park. Admission and registration fees
apply. For more information contact Diana at 348-0685 or Cathy at 348-6732
or Kari at 340-0977.
MISSING PHOTOS
The Alumni Association of the former Carlisle High School is seeking to
locate missing photos of six of the past CHS classes. Missing from a
collection on display at the Nicholas County Public Library are photos of
the CHS graduating classes of 1908, 1910, 1913, 1914, and 1919. Individuals
may have any of the photos, or who may have information regarding the
location of any of the photos is requested to please call Mary Catherine
Knapke at 859-289-2324 or contact her via email at Knapek@bellsouth.net.
COME AWAY TO PERFORM AT WORLDWIDE MINISTRIES OF GOD
Come Away with Kevin Spencer will be performing at the Worldwide
Ministries of God on April 10, at 6 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend,
admission is free come early to get a seat.
SPAY AND NUETER CLINIC
On April 22 and 23 the Wayne County Humane Society will be offering a
spay and nueter clinic for cats and dogs. To sign up for the clinc come to
McDonalds on April 1 and 15 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. For more information call
343-0096.
A PICTURE OF CALVARY PERFORMED AT LIBERTY BAPTIST CHURCH
Liberty Baptist Church in Kidder, Ky will be performing "A Picture of
Calvary", an Easter drama on Saturday, April 3 at 7 p.m. and Sunday April 4
at 10 a.m. There is no charge for admission. Everyone is invited to step
back in time with us, over 2000 years ago to the foot of the old rugged
cross. For more information call 271-6294.
YESTER YEAR PORTRAITS
The Living Faith Pentacostal Youth Group is selling Yester Year
portraits 10 x13 for $10. Pictures will be taken at the church on April 30
and May 1. For more information please call 606-278-4835 or 606-348-0394.
WAYNE COUNTY DAV TO MEET
Over the course of the past several years the Wayne County Disabled
American Veterans, has become one of the most active in the state. The next
meeting Monday April 8 at the senior citizens building starts at 6:30 p.m.
During the meeting we will be electing officers for this year. I encourage
all DAV members to attend.
SPORTSMAN CLUB FISH FRY
The public is invited to the annual Wayne County Sportsman Club Fish
Fry on Friday April 2, from 3:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. fish, slaw, hush puppies,
beans and beverage will be served. A Mossburg 835 Turkey gun will be given
away.
PARMLEYS GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH
Parmleys Grove Baptist Church are in the process of building a new
church. Anyone who would like to make a donation can contact one of the
building committee members: Stacy Slagle, Ryan Gregory, Lewis Turpin, Lance
Turner or Vannie Hatfield. You can also send any donations to 1654 Hwy 789,
Monticello, Ky. 42633. Any donations large or small is greatly appreciated.
For any information you may call 606-348-9641.
NEW COVENENT FELLOWSHIP
There will be a church service lunch after 10 a.m. on the first Sunday
of each month. Please bring a covered dish. The church is located at the
corner of 1275 and Bell Lane. Pastor Terry Munsey and congregation invite
everyone to attend.
DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS
The Disabled American Veterans Chapter 105 and Auxillary meets the first
Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Senior Citizen Center on Columbia
Ave. All veterans welcome.
PARENTING CLASSES
PEP (Promoting Effective Parenting) classes will be held Monday nights
thru April 26. The classes will be held 6:30 until 8 p.m. These classes are
free for parents or anyone involved with children. Door prizes each night,
free refreshments, and free child care. Attend one or all sessions. For
additional information call 348-6211 or 348-3938 or 348-8453.
W.C. HORSEMAN'S ASSOCIATION MEETS FIRST FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH
The Wayne County Horseman's Association would like to invite you to join
them on the first Friday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the conference room
of the Wayne County Library. Our focus is a shared interest in the horse.
Membership, however, does not require horse ownership.
There is diversity in our annual activities which include a spring and
fall horse show, monthly trail rides, picnics, Coggins testing, Christmas
Party and participation in community events. As a result of our fund raising
efforts, we provide continuing education scholarships. For more information,
call Connie at 348-8258 or Lynetta at 348-0455.
THE GATHERING
Come worship with us on the 1st Saturday of every month at 2 p.m. It
will be held at the Wayne County Senior Services Center on 55 W. Columbia
Ave. Bring your banners, flags, shofars and tamborines. Dance, flags and
contemporary messianic music. For more information contact ministers Lee and
Rita Hensler at 606-521-0498 or 606-523-6039.
FREE TAX HELP
The AARP Tax-Aide site will be open at 1 p.m. in the basement of the
Monticello City Hall. The site will remain open on a walk-in basis on
Tuesdays only from 1-5 p.m. through April 13.
The AARP Tax-Aide program was created to meet this need and to help low
and middle-income taxpayers prepare and file their income tax returns with
the IRS, free of charge.
Answers to tax questions are not available by phone. Please bring the
following with you when you come.
Copy of last year's income tax return; W-2 forms; Unemployment
statements; SSA-1099 form; All 1099 forms (1099-INT, 1099-DIV, 1099-B,
etc.); 1099-misc.; 1099-R; All forms indicating federal tax; Dependent care
provider information; All receipts or cancelled checks of itemizing
deductions; Social security cards; Notice 1378, Economic Stimulus Payment
Notice.
AMERICAN REDCROSS
The American Redcross is accepting monetary donations to support
earthquake relief efforts in Haiti. Potential donors wishing to support this
disaster may designate their gift to Haiti Relief.
Donations can be sent to American Red Cross, P.O. Box 37243, Washington,
D.C. 20013 or made by phone at 1-800-REDCROSS or to your local Chapter Lake
Cumberland Area Chapter American Red Cross, 155 Enterprise Dr., Somerset,
Ky. 42501 and on the memo line write Haiti or IRF (International Response
Fund).
MONTICELLO MS GROUP
The Monticello MS Group monthly meeting will be temporarily moved to
McDonalds in Monticello. The meetings take place the first Thursday of each
month. Everyone interested is invited to attend.
GRASS IN THE CITY
Grass In The City bluegrass and gospel music is open on Friday nights
at 6 p.m. at 322 S. Second St. For more information call 348-8828. Free
admission.
DAAD MEETING
Come to a Defensive Action Against Drugs (DAAD) meeting and help take
back your community from drugs. DAAD meets each fourth Thursday night at
6:30 p.m. at the ASPIRE Center. The meetings are free and open who would
like to attend.
CELEBRATE RECOVERY
Celebrate Recovery meets each Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the ASPIRE
Center. Celebrate Recovery is a free Christ centered support group for
anyone who has hurt, habits, or hangups which includes just about all of us.
Email celebraterecovery.wayne@gmail.com or call 340-9362 for details. For
more information check out the following website www.daddunite.net
STATE SERVICE OFFICER WILL BE AT SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER EACH WEDNESDAY
Donnie Blevins, Service Officer for the Disabled American Veterans, will
be at the Senior Citizens Building every Wednesday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Any veterans or dependents in need of assistance should stop by during these
hours.
W.C. REPUBLICAN WOMEN'S CLUB
The Wayne County Republican Women's Club meets the second Tuesday of
each month at 5 p.m. at the ASPIRE Center. Everyone interested in attending
is welcome. For more information, call 348-7624.
W.C. REPUBLICAN PARTY
The W.C Republican Party will be having a general meeting on the second
Tuesday of each month at the ASPIRE Center at 6 p.m. All republicans
welcome.
NEW COVENANT FELLOWSHIP
New Covenant Fellowship, located in the Bell Subdivision, is beginning a
church van ministry. Anyone who needs a ride can call (606) 348-1855 or
(606) 307-6246. Everyone is welcome.
MT. PISGAH CEMETERY FUND
If you have any family or friends buried in the Mt. Pisgah Cemetery and
would like to make a donation, donations may be dropped off or mailed to Mt.
Pisgah Cemetery Fund, c/o Monticello Bank, P.O. Box 421, Monticello, Ky.
42633. For questions or more information you may call 348-4123.
CLASS OF 1973 FLOWER FUND
The Wayne County High School of 1973 has established a flower fund. To
make a donation you may bring it to any Monticello Bank location for deposit
or mail it to: Class of 1973 Flower Fund c/o Sandra Franklin Troxell, MBC,
P.O. Box 421, Monticello, Ky. 42633.
JESUS' LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH
Jesus' Lighthouse Church will hold a special singing and supper every
third Saturday of the month. We will have featured singers and others. For
more information call 606-340-9737 or 606-340-0523. Pastor Sally Dishman
invites everyone to attend.
NARCONON OUTPATIENT DRUG TREATMENT PROGRAM AND EDUCATION
Narconon reminds parents that abuse of addictive pharmaceutical drugs
with youth is on the rise. Learn to recognize the signs of drug abuse and
get your kids help if they need it. Call Narconon for a free brochure on the
signs of addiction for all types of drugs. Narconon also offers free
addiction counseling, assessments and referrals to rehabilitation centers at
877-413-3073 or www.drugsno.com
THE WAYNE COUNTY ASAP LOCAL BOARD
The Wayne County Ky., ASAP (Agency for Substance Abuse Policy) Local
Board meets the first Tuesday of December at 8:30 a.m. at the Wayne County
Hospital in the front conference room. Everyone is welcome but if you want
to be on agenda please call Gaye Hutchison at 307-3089 or E-mail
ahutchis@uky.edu or ktucker@waynehospital.org.
DONATIONS FOR CATRON CEMETERY
Anyone wishing to make a donation to the Catron Cemetery Fund may do so
by mailing donations to Logan Catron, 9998 Hwy. 200, Monticello, Ky., 42633.
All donations are greatly appreciated.
FUNDS NEEDED FOR UPKEEP OF ROGERS GROVE CEMETERY
If you have relatives buried at Rogers Grove Cemetery, we need funds for
the upkeep of the cemetery.
Send your donations to: Rogers Grove Cemetery Fund, BB and T Bank,
Cumberland Crossing, Monticello, Ky. 42633 or Irene Koontz, Rt. 2 Box 2875,
Monticello, Ky. 42633.
SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER ACTIVITIES
The Wayne County Senior Citizen Center offers a variety of activities:
grocery shopping, monthly blood pressure checks, day and afternoon shopping
trips, annual health clinic, exercise daily, health and nutrition speakers,
transportation to and from the center, well-balanced meals served at 11:30
a.m., Canasta Club and Rook card games. For more information, call 348-5811.
NAMI OF SOMERSET SUPPORT GROUP
NAMI of Somerset Support Group meetings are the first and third Tuesdays
of each month at 7 p.m. at the NAMI office located at 275 Parkers Mill Road,
stoplight 22 in Somerset, Ky. For more information, please contact
606-679-4782, ext. 299; 606-274-4565; or 606-348-9555.
DONATIONS FOR ALEXANDER CEMETERY
If you have any family or friends buried in Alexander Cemetery, you may
make any donations to Alexander Cemetery Mowing Fund c/o First Southern
National Bank.
W.C. ASAP BOARD MEETING
Wayne County Ky.-ASAP (Agency for Substance Abuse Policy) Board meets
the first Thursday of each month at 9 a.m. in the Wayne County Hospital
Board Room. Anyone interested in attending is welcome. If you want to be on
the formal agenda, please call 348-8453.
LIFE ABUNDANT MINISTRY HEALING ROOMS
The Life Abundant Ministry (LAM) Healing Rooms are open on Tuesday from
4 p.m.-6 p.m. and on Thursday from 1 p.m.-3 p.m. There is a service on
Tuesday at 7 p.m. and a Saturday Intercessory prayer is held at 4:30 p.m.
The Life Abundant Ministry healing room provides a different guest speaker
every Tuesday evening service.
Life Abundant Ministry Healing Rooms is located at 303 South Main
Street, Somerset, Ky. For more information call 1-877-LAM-HEAL or
606-677-0088 or check out the website at www.lifeabundantministry.org. You
can also e-mail lifeabundant7@windstream.net.
EXPERIENCE WORKS
Employers value the talents older workers bring to the workplace and are
looking for people like you. Let Experience Works help you put your
experience to work. If you're 55 or older with a low-income, local
organizations are ready to help you refresh your job skills and re-enter the
workforce.
Individuals who qualify will be placed in a part-time community service
training assignment to gain experience while expanding their skills and
earning an income.
For more information about Experience Works, call Jean Adams, Employment
and Training Assistant, at 606-387-6322 or call 606-688-0839.
SILENT SOCIAL EVENT
For people who are deaf or hard of hearing, there is a Silent Social
event held on the first Friday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Eagle
Heights Church, 200 Jessie Lane, Somerset. Please bring a dish and drink.
For more information, contact Sondra Mcintyre at 606-875-2873.
Directions: Off 914 By Pass, turn right at gas station. Follow the road
toward the left up on the hill to the left. Donations are greatly
appreciated.
WAYNE COUNTY MYSTERY READERS
The Wayne County Mystery Readers meet at the Wayne County Public Library
the second Thursday of each month from 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
For more information, call Howard or Katy Corder at 606-348-5326.
PERDEW CEMETERY FUND
If you have loved ones buried in Perdew Cemetery, please make a donation
to the fund set up at Monticello Banking Company for the upkeep of the
cemetery.
Also, please be sure as you change decorations to dispose of them
properly.
MUSICIANS PICK AND PLAY
There will be a Pick and Play for musicians on the Meeting Place
restaurant deck in Jamestown on Tuesdays from 6-8 p.m. All strings welcome,
no amps. Come and jam with your friends. For more information, call
270-343-4030.
GOSPEL SINGING
House of Hope-Last Days Ministry, located on White Way Inn Rd., will
have a gospel singing every Saturday evening at 5 p.m. Bro. Frank Mason is
in charge. If you would like to sing or play music, please call 348-6506.
NARCONON INFORMATION
Narconon wants to remind everyone that abuse of addictive drugs is on
the rise. Learn the signs and get someone the help they need. For a free
brochure call 1-877-413-3073 or go online at www.drugsno.com.
YOUTH EMPOWERMENT NETWORK
Be a part of young people's lives in the Youth Empowerment Network
(YEN). YEN meets each second Tuesday of the month at 12 noon at the Wayne
County Hospital cafeteria meeting room. Come see what youth and adults are
doing to work together as partners to build a community that really cares
about our youth. If you have questions call the Cooperative Extension
Service at 348-8453.
MT. PISGAH CEMETERY UPKEEP
Anyone having family buried at Mt. Pisgah Cemetery is asked to donate to
the mowing fund. Donations may be made at Monticello Banking Co., to the Mt.
Pisgah Cemetery fund.
NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS MEETING
The ŒBetter Late Than Never' group of narcotics anonymous will meet on
every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday night at 7:30 p.m. EST at the City Hall
in Monticello, Ky.
AA-ALANON MEETING
AA-ALANON is meeting Monday and Friday nights at 7 p.m. at the First
Methodist Church.
CABELL GROVE UMC ACCEPTING DONATIONS FOR UPKEEP OF CEMETERY
Cabell Grove United Methodist Church is now accepting donations for the
upkeep of the cemetery. Anyone who has loved ones buried at Cabell Grove can
donate by sending your donation to: Cabell Grove Cemetery Fund, c/o Janet
Bell, 715 Kendrick Avenue, Monticello, Ky. 42633. All donations
appreciated.
SHARING THE LOVE OF CRAFTS
There are many opportunities to share your love of crafts in Wayne
County. You may want to be a part of the Homemakers Craft Club which meets
each second Thursday at 1 p.m. at the Rescue Squad. Each month the club does
a different craft. You may want to share a craft that you know with others
in the community. The Extension Service can connect you with learners.
Perhaps you would like to share a craft at Heritage Skills Retreat at the
Kentucky Leadership Center in Jabez. For more information on these
opportunities call the Extension Service at 348-8453.
LAKE CUMBERLAND FAMILY CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP
Quest Community Services, Inc. will provide a free family caregivers
support group on the third Friday of each month in McCreary County. In Wayne
County, the group meets on the third Thursday of each month in Monticello.
After a short presentation from our featured speaker, there will be bingo,
food and prizes. For time, location and further information call Susan
Anderson at 606-376-4466.
CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP
Quest Community Services, Inc. will provide a free family caregivers
support group on the third Thursday of each month. The group will meet at 10
a.m. at the Wayne County Public Library, 159 S. Main, Monticello, Ky. After
a short presentation from our featured speaker, the fun will begin with
bingo, food and prizes. For information call Susan Anderson at 606-376-4466.
GROWING HEALTHY KIDS COALITION
The Growing Healthy Kids Coalition would like for anyone concerned with
our children's health to come to Coalition meetings. Come and share your
ideas to help our children grow strong and healthy. The Coalition meets the
last Tuesday of each month at 3:30 p.m. at the Wayne County Hospital. For
details or questions call the Extension Service at 348-8453.
WAYNE COUNTY ADULT EDUCATION CENTER
Wayne County Adult Education Center has resumed classes on Tuesday and
Thursday evenings until 7 p.m. This will give an opportunity to individuals
who aren't able to attend day classes. The center is open weekly on Monday,
Wednesday, and Friday from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday 8 a.m.-7
p.m. Our Family Literacy program offers Parent and Children Together (PACT)
Time on Tuesdays 3 p.m.-5 p.m. with homework help for school age children
and Wednesdays from 1 p.m.-2 p.m. There will be Baby (PACT) Parent and Child
Together Time.
Classes are always free. We offer many opportunities for you at the
Adult Education Center: earn a gold or silver employability certificate
through Work keys; earn a G.E.D.; learn to read; upgrade basic general
education skills; learn to type; learn basic computer skills; study for
drivers or CDL permit; enroll in family literacy; learn English as a second
language; or Kentucky Para-Educators Assessment (teacher's aide test.)
We are located at 220 East Highway 90 Bypass next to ACE Hardware. For
more information please call 606-348-5286.
FAITH WEAVER FRIENDS AT ELK SPRING VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCH
Children in grades 1-6 are invited to Elk Spring Valley Baptist Church
each Wednesday night from 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. to join us for a fantastic
faith filled adventure through Bible stories, learning centers and service
projects. For transportation call 348-6485.
WAYNE COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH COUNCIL
The Wayne County Community Health Council (Local Champions Against Drug
Use) meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at 12 noon in the Wayne County
Hospital cafeteria meeting room. Come a little earlier and enjoy lunch.
Health-related agencies and concerned citizens are both welcome. Be a part
of helping set community wide health goals and complete projects. To date
the council: has conducted and published two community health surveys and
held community health fairs targeting needs identified on health surveys;
serves as local Champions Groups; garnered an estimated $40,000 for Wayne
County to use towards drug education and prevention efforts; and continues
to develop and distribute educational material related to drug prevention
efforts, parenting tips, health habits, etc.
THE HOPE CENTER
The Hope Center is in need of the following items‹paper products,
cooking and baking food items, canned foods and meats, diapers, nice
bedding, dishes and towels for our burn out room. Any donations would be
greatly appreciated.
WAYNE COUNTY SADDLE CLUB
The Wayne County Saddle Club meeting time has been changed from the
third Monday of the month to the third Tuesday of the month. We invite all
horse lovers to join our club and meet with us.
ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive, degenerative disease which attacks
the brain. It is the most common form of dementia and its causes are
unknown. More than four million Americans are diagnosed with the disease.
The Alzheimer's Association would like to announce a support group for
family members and caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease. This
monthly support group will meet at the Russell Springs Active Day Center in
Russell Springs, Ky. the last Monday of each month at 6 p.m. The setting is
a small discussion group with an emphasis on sharing feelings, thoughts and
experiences.
FREE GOSPEL JAM AT ROCK WORSHIP CENTER
The Rock Worship Center in Somerset, Ky. sponsors a free Gospel Jam,
cafe style, every Friday night at 7 p.m. EST. All are welcome, come and
bring your group, yourself, an instrument or just come and enjoy! We are
located in the Gateway Center, 650 N. Main St., corner of Highway 80 in
Somerset, Ky., just about 1/2 mile East of Highway 27.