Things to do …

Posted November 6, 2013 at 3:49 pm

4-H Beekeeper’s Club

meeting announced

If you are interested in learning more information about potentially becoming involved with beekeeping. Clinton County 4-Hwill be having an informative meeting about the steps, costs, and fun that you can have starting your own project.

The meeting will take place at the Extension Office on Thursday, November 14th at 7:00 PM. Our 4-H beekeeping volunteer, Val Lulaks, will lead the discussion with other members of the Clinton County Beekeepers.

This meeting is purely informational, but those who are serious about starting a project will begin to order supplies and meet regularly to discuss beekeeping techniques.

Feel free to call the office at 387-5404 for more information or email brandon.pharis@uky.edu

Selling Timber program to be

presented November 12

Jeff Stringer, Forestry Extension Professor will present the program “Selling Timber” on Tuesday, November 12, from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. (CST).

Participants will be provided up-to-date information on how to maximize timber revenues while protecting and improving their woodlands. Topics include how to sell your timber to maximize revenue and minimize taxes, how to use consultants and the Kentucky Division of Forestry to your advantage, selecting loggers and other important topics. Kentucky Master Loggers will receive on hour continuing education credit. The meeting will be held at the Clinton County Extension Office live via computer from the University of Kentucky.

TLFWC to offer boot camp to get in shape

Tired of having no energy? Want to get rid of those extra stubborn pounds? Want to tone your arms, legs, back and abs? Come join us for Jennifer’s Boot Camp at the Twin Lakes Family Wellness Center! Classes are held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 4- 5pm. The classes entails: weight lifting, cardio, toning and strengthening exercises, circuit training and abdominal exercises. Come join us! Only $5 per class for a full one hour session. You don’t want to miss this! Where the fun is and fitness is earned.

Zumba set to begin

Are you ready to party yourself into shape? Forget the workout, just lose yourself in the music and find yourself in shape at the original dance-fitness party. Zumba® classes feature exotic rhythms set to high-energy Latin and international beats. Before you know it, you’ll be getting fit and your energy levels will be soaring! It’s easy to do, effective and totally exhilarating. Call today (606)387-9622 and start feeling energized tomorrow.

TLFWC hosts

concealed carry class

Twin Lakes Family Wellness Center will be hosting a concealed carry/safety class November 16th. The Class is eight hours long(part of this class will take place at the gun range). The cost of the class is $60. If you would like to sign up for the class or receive more information please stop in or call. 606-387-9622.

Tai Chi classes now available

The benefits of Tai Chi are incredible. If you are looking for a low-impact, relaxing form of exercise that only requires about 20 minutes a day and rewards your efforts, Tai Chi is for you. Relieves physical affects of stress, promotes deep breathing, reduces bone loss in menopausal women, improves lower body and leg strength, helps with arthritis pain, reduces blood pressure, and improves balance and stability.

Tai Chi /Bagua Class are now available at Twin Lakes Family Wellness Center, Monday at 10 a.m. and Wednesday at 4 p.m. Call 606-387-9622 for more info.

Intro to Dance class at TLFWC

Starting Saturday November 9th for four weeks TLFWC will be hosting an Intro to Dance class for 7-12 year-olds. The class is 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Jessica Perkins will be leading the class which includes Jazz, Hip-Hop, Country Line and Kick.

Call 606-387-9622 at Twin Lakes Family Wellness Center for more Info.

Adair Homemakers’ Bazaar

The Adair County Extension Homemakers’ Bazaar will be held Saturday, November 23 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the VFW Hall, Fairgrounds Street in Columbia. There will be arts and crafts, holiday decorations, homemade baked goods, jams, jellies, relishes, candies, door prizes, lunch and good fellowship. See you there! For more information call 270-384-2317.

21st Century looking for referee

The 21st Century is looking for someone interested in refereeing during basketball season. Call 606-387-9452 or e-mail at sandra.guffey@clinton.kyschools.us.

Head Start/Early Head Start parent meeting

Head Start/Early Head Start parents will meet Tuesday, November 12 at 12 noon. The meeting will take place at the Extension Office, with Stacy Smith, Extension Agent, providing resources to assist parents with nutritional needs. Families will receive instruction on proper nutrition and meal planning. All Head Start/Early Head Start parents are welcome to attend and take part in the planned activities. For more information please contact the Head Start center at 387-8747 or the Early Head Start center at 387-0804.

Veterans’ Day service at

SCC-Clinton Center

A Veterans’ Day Service will be held at Somerset Community College-Clinton Center on Monday, November 11 at 11:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Christmas decoration sale

There will be a Christmas decoration sale at the Clinton County Hospital dining hall on Thursday, November 14 starting at 8 a.m. Selling will be wreaths, door hangers, lanterns and much more. 4-2

County Clerk’s office

Veterans Day hours

The County Clerk’s office will be closed Saturday, November 9 and Monday, November 11 for Vereran’s Day.

Alzheimer’s Awareness Walk

How much do you know about Alzheimer’s disease? Do you have a family member with Alzheimer’s? Would you like to know more about Alzheimer’s disease? Would you like for others to be aware of this disease?

Clinton County Care and Rehabilitation Center will be hosting a “Community Alzheimer’s Walk” on Tuesday, November 19 at 1 p.m. By participating in this event, you will help change the level of Alzheimer’s awareness in our community. Events similar to this “Community Walk” are held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide. To be a part of this walk, all you need to do is to put on your walking shoes, wear something purple (this is the color of the Alzheimer’s Association), and come join us. There is no entry fee or anything!

This “Community Alzheimer’s Walk” will start on the corner of Advance Auto Parts, we will walk south, around the city square, and end at the Clinton County Care and Rehabilitation Center. After the walk, refreshments will be served at the center, and you will also be able to learn more about this disease and share any thoughts or questions that you may have with trained staff from the center.

Please be a significant part of our community, wear your purple, and help to spread awareness of this disease. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Michelle Shelton, Quality of Life Director or Bro. Michael Cooper, Chaplain at 606-387-6623, or stop by the home.

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Hog wild BBQ fundraiser

A Hog Wild BBQ fundraiser will be held Friday, November 8 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Albany square. All profits are being donated to the Clinton County Varsity Cheerleaders and Clinton County Elite Cheerleaders. To place a call-in order, call 606-387-9893 or 859-588-9893, or email to lilbowpeepboutique@gmail.com. Deliveries will be made to businesses with 10 or more orders.

Class of ‘74 planning meeting

A class reunion planning meeting for the CCHS Class of 1974 will be held Monday, November 11 at 6 p.m. at McDonald’s. All interested persons please attend.

Board of Education meeting

Clinton County Board of Education will meet in regular session Monday, November 11 at 5 p.m. at the Central Office board room. The meeting is open to the public.

Retired Teachers to meet

Clinton County Retired Teachers will meet Tuesday, November 12 at 1 p.m. at Lee’s Famous Recipe.

Healthy holidays diabetes class

A free health holidays diabetes class, will be offered Tuesday, November 19 from 11 a.m. to 12 noon at the Clinton County Health Department. Pre-registration is required by calling 387-5711, ext. 1166 to sign up. Also every Tuesday in January, Learning to Control Diabetes–Step by Step classes will be offered from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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Albany Women’s Circle to meet

The Lake Area Foundation-Albany Women’s Circle will meet Tuesday, November 19 at 6 p.m. at Eben-zer Restaurant. All women who would like to make a difference in the lives of people in Albany and Clinton County are invited to attend. For more information contact Lisa Beard at 387-6099, Tina Langford at 387-4325, Amanda Cross at 387-4283 or Pat Beard at 387-6198.

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VFW and American Legion

VFW and American Legion will meet Saturday, November 9 at 1 p.m. at the Post Hall on Hopkins Street. All members are urged to attend.